human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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The government says Savannah Land Holdings removed Native American human remains and funerary objects without notification.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
In December, the California Highway Patrol’s investigators received information that led them to believe that there were human remains on Rhone’s property, prompting authorities to obtain a search warrant.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
On June 1, investigators returned and found additional human remains, as well as Samuel's cell phone and a handgun.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
In December, the California Highway Patrol’s investigators received information that led them to believe that there were human remains on Rhone’s property, prompting authorities to obtain a search warrant.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
On June 1, investigators returned and found additional human remains, as well as Samuel's cell phone and a handgun.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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