“This remains an early-stage evaluation, and we will continue to follow all legal and regulatory requirements,” said the University of Oklahoma
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- Human remains going back to the early 1900s were discovered at a construction site where a new building was being constructed this month, the University of Oklahoma said
- Work on the building has been halted following the discovery
- The school said it has contacted authorities about the find
Human remains possibly dating back over 100 years ago were found at a construction site, said officials with the University of Oklahoma last week.
Construction crews made the discovery on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the future home of the school’s Life Sciences Laboratories Building, the university said in an email to PEOPLE on Monday, Feb. 23.
“Work was stopped immediately, and the university notified law enforcement and the State Medical Examiner’s Office. All required procedures and state burial protection laws are being followed,” OU said…