Evidence of a medieval Jewish cemetery was discovered in the Czech Republic. Researchers from a preservationist organization in the city of Pilsen say they found documents in the city archive revealing details of what they believe was one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Czech lands in the 14th century.
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