Archaeology
Funerary Osteoarchaeology
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Funerary Osteoarchaeology (ARC3611)
15 credits
Funerary osteoarchaeology can provide fascinating insights into past societies. By examining archaeological contexts and physical human remains it is possible to learn about interactions with the dead, past belief systems, social organisation, and the perceived importance of monumentality. This module highlights directions and trends in recent scholarship in funerary archaeology, and draws upon ethnographic examples to develop contextual interpretations about prehistoric and historic funerary practices.
