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The centuries-old mystery surrounding Chistopher Columbus and his final resting place may have finally been solved. A new scientific study by the University of Granada reveals that the navigator and colonizer may be buried in Sevilla, after a DNA analysis confirmed that some of his remains are housed in the Cathedral of Sevilla. By analysing small bone fragments and comparing them to the DNA of Columbus’ direct descendants, the scientists have managed to confirm with “absolute certainty” that the explorer’s final resting place is Spain, ending the debate over the location of Columbus’ tomb. “T…

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