MORTUARY PRACTICES IN THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS DURING THE PRE-POTTERY NEOLITHIC PERIOD

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MORTUARY PRACTICES IN THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS DURING THE PRE-POTTERY NEOLITHIC PERIOD

MORTUARY PRACTICES IN THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS DURING THE PRE-POTTERY NEOLITHIC PERIOD

Authors : Françoise Le Mort

Pages : 271-282

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Publication Date : 2011-08-10

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The oldest human remains known from Cyprus, dating back to the 8th millennium cal. BC, were uncovered at Parekklisha-Shillourokambos, in the southern coastal zone of the island, and at the western site of Kissonerga-Mylouthkia. Various mortuary practices including collective and single burials as well as primary and secondary deposits have been recognized. Other burials dating to the 8th millennium were foundat Kalavasos-Tenta, in southern Cyprus. Many primary burials were also discovered at the latersites (7th- early 6th millennium cal. BC) of Khirokitia Vouni, not far from Kalavasos-Tenta, and at Cap Andreas-Kastros in north-eastern Cyprus. The comparison between funerary practices at the various Pre-Pottery Neolithic sites (8th and 7th-early 6th millennia) reveals an evolution to primary, single burials of both adults and subadults. Further more, the comparisons off unerary practices observed at Cypriot sites dating back to the 8th millennium with those described for the PPNB mainland sites highlight
Keywords : Ölü gömme gelenekleri, mezarlar, Çanak Çömleksiz Neolitik Çağ, Kıbris, Yakındoğu, ada

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