Monday, July 30, 2007

Poland Uncovers Nazi Labor Camp Remains


Authorities in the Village of Pustkowo in southeastern Poland, have uncovered the remains of a Nazi Labor Camp and the skeletal remains of prisoners. The remains have been unearthed 60 miles east of Krakow.

Polish authorities believe the remains were burned and then buried by the Nazi's in 1940, it is estimated that there may be remains of up to 15,000 people at the camp, mainly Poles, Jews and Russians. Polish authorities have proposed building a Memorial in honor of the victims and covering the site with transparent glass.