2200 Bodies in Mass Graves in Málaga Cemetery

So far 2,200 bodies have been found in mass graves in Málaga's San Rafael Cemetery

It is thought that there may be over 4,500 bodies in mass graves throughout the site.

Workers are cataloging the remains of people shot by Franco's fascist troops between 1936-1951.

The  Chief archaeologist for the project is Sebastián Fernández, he has reported that  a large number of children’s bodies have been found, thought to be the offspring of republicans who died from epidemics or a lack of nutrition. A fifth of the bodies found are women, and most of them were carrying a medal with a picture of the Virgen del Carmen, the patron of Málaga.

There are calls for DNA analysis to take place but this would need government funding.

It is thought that a  monument will be constructed on the site with the names of the victims.

80 volunteers will continue with the work over the summer.