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They Placed Gold Tongues in the Dead: Roman Cemetery in Egypt’s Minya Reveals a Ritual Once Only Known from Texts
Inside a quiet burial ground in Egypt’s Minya region, something unexpected was waiting beneath the sand. When archaeologists opened several Roman-era burials, they noticed a detail that felt almost symbolic. Thin tongues of gold had been placed inside the mouths of the dead. The discovery comes from the ancient site of Al-Bahansa, known in antiquity…
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A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford
During the expansion of the A47 road near Wansford, close to Peterborough, a remarkable Roman cemetery was unexpectedly uncovered, leaving archaeologists in awe. The excavation team describes this site as “extraordinary” due to the diverse burial practices and the array of grave goods discovered. Notably, the jewelry found with a young child and a solid…
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New Study Sheds Light on the Mysterious Burial Practices of the Southern Jê in Brazil
A recent study published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology delves into the fascinating burial practices of the Southern Jê people in Brazil, revealing a complex relationship between their use of caves and monumental mounds for interring their dead. This research provides valuable insights into the spatial, chronological, and symbolic dimensions of Southern Jê mortuary…