State media, citing security officials, said the grave was discovered in the Sednaya area in the Damascus countryside and is believed to contain fighters who died during battles in the western Qalamoun region.

The individuals were described by authorities as “martyrs” killed in 2014 fighting between opposition forces and militias aligned with the then Assad administration.

Security forces were seen inspecting the site, according to images released by state media, which showed personnel working at the location where remains were found.

The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts by Syrian authorities to document wartime events and investigate sites linked to past conflict-era violence.

Officials did not immediately provide details on the number of remains recovered or the process for identification, and further forensic work is expected to continue.