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Briefing: Skeleton in Magdeburg Cathedral is almost certainly Otto I

Strategic angle: Researchers believe they have confirmed the identity of the remains found in the sarcophagus of Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-18 · 1 MIN READ

Sarcophagus of Otto I was opened for analysis.

Researchers conducted detailed examinations of the remains.

Findings suggest the skeleton belongs to the former emperor.