Monday marked the start of an excavation of horrific proportions in Ireland. That marked the beginning of excavation work at

The remains of almost 800 babies and children are believed to be buried under a former 'mother and baby home' in Tuam, with many believed to have been dumped into a sewage tank that was dubbed "the pit".

Irish officials have started excavating a former church-run home in Tuam, aiming to identify the remains of around 800 infants and young children. This effort is part of addressing past abuses in Catholic institutions.