A mass grave is a burial site where multiple bodies are interred together, often without individual markers. These graves are typically created in situations of crisis, such as during wars, natural disasters, or pandemics, where the number of deceased exceeds the capacity for individual burials. Mass graves can serve as a means of quickly disposing of bodies to prevent health hazards or to manage large-scale fatalities. They are often associated with historical events, such as the Holocaust or various genocides, and can be important for forensic investigations and memorialization efforts.