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English translation: robber pit
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excavation pit Explanation: . |
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peer agreement (net): +1robber pit Explanation: Tecnicamente note col termine 'robber pits' http://www.fastionline.org/micro_view.php?fst_cd=AIAC_2051&c... HTH -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 23 mins (2011-09-21 17:32:44 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.archaeogate.org/storage/15_article_1375_2.pdf -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 27 mins (2011-09-21 17:36:37 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The romantically called "robber pit" is actually designed to prevent tombs from flooding. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinf0master/2734995348/ Reference: http://www.fastionline.org/micro_view.php?fst_cd=AIAC_2051&c... |
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