Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: In the Sandomierz Upland 39 confirmed or putative cemeteries of the Funnel Beaker Culture have been discovered so far, in addition to 4 burials found within settlements. Archaeological excavations have been conducted on 17 of these cemeteries; and on 8 of them large stone tombs have been discovered. The most common form of the megalithic tombs are very long trapezoids, built along the west-east direction, and with stone casing on their sides, and a large, post-framed room in the eastern, wider part of the trapezoid. The main grave, covered with a mound of earth, could be found behind the room, containing two parallel chambers, or a single tomb, most often with double burials. Large tombs are accompanied by flat graves, usually constructed using stone material. A clear example of funerary practices are deposits of flint tools and items, and a peculiar treatment of bodies discovered on some cemeteries, which might be described as apotropaic and anti-vampire rituals.
Source: Sprawozdania Archeologiczne
Author: Marek Florek
Institution: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Language: Polish
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3082611647