Multidisciplinary study of human remains from the 3rd century mass grave in the Roman city of Mursa, Croatia.

Mario Novak, Orhan Efe Yavuz, Mario Carić, Slavica Filipović, Cosimo Posth

October 2025

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with mentions of Croatia's archaeological discoveries and references to the battle of Mursa, using words like 'discovered' and 'interesting.' The tone focuses on curiosity and factual reporting, which influences the moderate scores for agreement and impact, while the lack of in-depth analysis results in neutral engagement levels.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study provides valuable insights into Roman history and archaeology.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Posts show moderate curiosity about the archaeological findings and historical context.

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Engagement
 Neutral engagement

Although some posts reference the study directly, few engage deeply with the details or implications.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The shared information is seen as important for understanding Roman military and societal history, but doesn't spark widespread debate.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Bluesky

4 Posts

Facebook

2 Posts

Twitter

12 Posts

Blogs

3 Articles

News

44 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

21,420

Total Likes

2,040

Extended Reach

138,451

Social Features

67

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  • Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
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    Multidisciplinary study of human remains from the 3rd century mass grave in the Roman city of Mursa, Croatia PLOS ONE https://t.co/qWyyBgIwGf
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    The paper in "PLOS One" the above "BBC News" article is bssed upon, & links to: “Multidisciplinary study of human remains from the 3rd century mass grave in the Roman city of Mursa, Croatia” 2/ https://t.co/QzujJqZy9e
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    October 19, 2025

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    Multidisciplinary study of human remains from the 3rd century mass grave in the Roman city of Mursa, Croatia | PLOS One https://t.co/FeLhzfAl4V Published: October 15, 2025
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    October 19, 2025

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    Lots to discover in Croatia! https://t.co/rn2qnAlL43
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    October 18, 2025

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    October 16, 2025

  • Edu_F
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    Descoberta una fossa comuna amb les restes de soldats romans executats el Segle III durant la rebel·lió d'Ingenio contra l'Emperador Galiè. Truculent però interessant
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    October 16, 2025

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  • Institute for Anthropological Research
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    INANTRO experts published the study "Multidisciplinary study of human remains from the 3rd century mass grave in the Roman city of Mursa, Croatia" in PLOS One. It investigates the remains of Roman soldiers from the battle of Mursa in 260 CE. https://t.co/JsCcMEX3ll https://t.co/KoVf4x28g4
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    October 16, 2025

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    October 15, 2025

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study focuses on a mass grave with seven well-preserved skeletons found in Mursa (modern-day Osijek, Croatia), dating back to the mid-3rd century CE, which was likely the result of a catastrophic event during the Crisis of the Third Century, possibly the Battle of Mursa in 260 CE.
  • Bioarchaeological findings reveal all skeletons are adult males with various injuries and health issues, and isotope analysis shows they had a diet mainly based on plants with limited meat and marine resources.
  • DNA analysis indicates these individuals had diverse ancestries and were not genetically related to the earlier local population, suggesting they were Roman soldiers who died in a specific historical conflict rather than local residents.]