#ancient cemeteries

[ancientstuff]

Cretan tomb's location may have strengthened territorial claim

Examining the position occupied by tombs in their landscape in Prepalatial Crete gives us new insights into the role played by burial sites...

This kind of study, that looks beyond the tomb itself and investigates the wider physical and societal landscapes, are beginning to be done, finally. We have a heck of a lot to learn yet about this kind of thing.

[ancientstuff]

Trove of Stunning Classical-Age Antiquities Discovered on Tinos Island | GreekReporter.com

A significant number of tombstones of the Classical Age were unearthed during the excavation by the University of Athens at the Tomb of the Classical Age on Tinos

Fantastic stonework. These are beautiful.

[the1beardedgent]

Windover Bog People  Found accidentally in Titusville, Florida. These bones and artifacts date from 7000 – 8000 years ago. As best I know, the DNA showed these people were of European descent, but there are some who say they were Native Americans.

Windover Bog People – Titusville, FL Windover Bog People  Found accidentally in Titusville, Florida. These bones and artifacts date from 7000 - 8000 years ago.

[inrumford]

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