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Visible and Invisible Deathscapes of Iron Age Philistia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reviews the existing evidence of burial practices in the southern coastal plain of Israel, the region called Philistia, where the 'Philistine' culture was identified.The multifaceted character of the burial practices in Iron Age Philistia are explained considering the complex and entangled nature of a migrating community, with its diverse origins and influences.Based on the accumulated data, it is suggested that the novel burial practices of the Philistines reflect a pragmatic development, typical of a people on the move, alongside a desire to distinguish themselves from the local population.

Source: Atiqot

DOI: 10.70967/2948-040x.2251

Authors: Aren M. Maeir, Philipp W. Stockhammer

Institutions: Bar-Ilan University, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Language: English

Topic: Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

OpenAlex ID: W4409869487

FWCI: 4.152

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Cited by: 1

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