The Monumental Cemeteries of Prehistoric Europe
| Author | : Magdalena S. Midgley |
| Publisher | : Revealing History (Paperback) |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : IND:30000100576317 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Monumental Cemeteries of Prehistoric Europe by : Magdalena S. Midgley
Download or read book The Monumental Cemeteries of Prehistoric Europe written by Magdalena S. Midgley and published by Revealing History (Paperback). This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on archaeological evidence, Magdalena Midgley explores the cultural and social shifts from the late Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to early farming communities. Emphasizing the importance of ceremonial and monumental landscapes as points of social interaction and the focus of beliefs, she examines the location, construction, internal arrangement, graves and burials, grave goods, human remains, and ritual treatment of the deceased.