Death And Dying In The Neolithic Near East
Death And Dying In The Neolithic Near East
About this book
The Neolithic of the Near East is a period of human development which saw fundamental changes in the nature of human society. It is traditionally studied for its development of domestication, agriculture, and growing social complexity. This book takes a new approach, focusing on the human body and investigating mortuary practices - the treatment and burial of the dead - to discover what these can reveal about the people of the Neolithic Near East.
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- OL17416659W
Subjects
Funeral rites and ceremoniesNeolithic periodThanatologyMiddle east, social life and customsAncient Funeral rites and ceremoniesDeathPrehistoric peoples