Excavation (1 of 2) (IMAGE) University of Konstanz Caption In November 2016, a skeleton with its hands folded in prayer was unearthed -- the first documented European burial from the 17th century in the Asia-Pacific region. Credit University of Konstanz Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.