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Routledge - Death and Burial within the Ancient Levant Book

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Explore the complex history of funerary traditions with Death and Burial within the Ancient Levant (4500-550 BCE). Published by Routledge, this academic work provides a deep survey of burial practices across the region, moving beyond old assumptions to reveal the true variety of how ancient societies treated their dead. By utilizing big data projects and legacy data, the book highlights the massive diversity found in archaeological records. It addresses the limitations of current research by theorizing that certain burial types remain underrepresented in the historical record. This volume argues for a new approach to archaeology, suggesting that researchers must analyze both existing data and non-existing data across multiple scales. Whether you are a student of archaeology, a historian, or a researcher in social sciences, this book offers a fresh perspective on the Levant. It challenges the idea of a single normative burial practice and instead presents a more nuanced view of ancient life and death. This text is an essential resource for understanding the social and cultural complexities of the ancient Levant through a data-driven lens.

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Provides a comprehensive survey of burial practices in the ancient Levant from 4500 to 550 BCE.

Challenges previous academic assumptions regarding the existence of a normative burial practice.

Uses big data projects and legacy data to demonstrate the wide diversity of funerary traditions.

Explores the necessity of analyzing both existing and non-existing data to improve archaeological accuracy.

Offers a multi-scale analysis of how ancient populations dealt with death and the deceased.

Serves as a valuable resource for scholars studying archaeology and social sciences in the Levant region.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032894970
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Archaeology > By Region
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 March 2025
Listed Since: 31 August 2024

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