Mass Grave Collection

In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; In Moscow: mass grave of Bolsheviks killed under the walls of the Kremlin during the attack on the palace, 1917

The Communards wall at Pere-Lachaise cemetery, 1907. Creator: Germain Eugene Bonneton
The Communards wall at Pere-Lachaise cemetery, 1907

Zouaves death in a trench. War scene of 1870, c1870. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Zouaves death in a trench. War scene of 1870, c1870

Mass graves of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church, between 1867 and 1908. Creator: Henri Dabadie
Mass graves of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church, between 1867 and 1908

Flowers are placed on headstones at the Bernafay Wood British cemetery ahead of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, near Albert

The Wider Image: Mass graves in the heart of New York
Stones marking mass graves stand on Hart Island, the former location of a prison and hospital that is a potters field burial site of as many as one million people, in New York, United States

Mass grave for plague victims, Holywell Mount, England, 1665
Burying dead bodies at Holywell Mount during the Bubonic plague, England, 1665. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Flowers are delicately placed on headstones at the Bernafay Wood British cemetery ahead of a solemn remembrance ceremony. The serene atmosphere belies the haunting reality that lies beneath the ground - a mass grave, where brave soldiers rest eternally side by side, their sacrifice forever remembered. In the heart of bustling New York City, an unexpected sight awaits. The Wider Image captures the chilling presence of mass graves hidden amidst towering skyscrapers and busy streets. A stark reminder that even in modern times, tragedy can strike unexpectedly and leave behind scars that run deep. Centuries ago, Francisco Goya's powerful etching titled "Charity" depicted a scene of despair and anguish as bodies were laid to rest in yet another mass grave. This haunting artwork serves as a timeless testament to the horrors inflicted upon humanity during times of conflict. From Manchuria to South Dakota, war has left its indelible mark on countless lives. Color lithographs depict scenes both gruesome and heartbreaking - dead and dying bodies strewn across battlefields or hastily buried in makeshift graves. These images serve as painful reminders of the devastating consequences brought about by human conflicts. The Montmartre Cemetery stands witness to history with its own share of secrets buried within its grounds. A colorful lithograph from 1851 transports us back in time when this final resting place became home to numerous souls interred together in a mass grave - each life now reduced to mere names etched onto stone. Cambodia's Killing Fields hold stories too horrifying for words alone; it is here that one finds memorial stupas filled with bones exhumed from mass graves. Phnom Penh bears witness to unspeakable atrocities committed during Pol Pot's regime, reminding us all never to forget those who perished under such unimaginable circumstances. History tells tales not only through art but also through photographs frozen in time.