To the bottom - Final excavations in Area B of the East Necropolis (Hierapolis, Turkey) (original) (raw)
2015, Nicolay arkeologisk tidsskrift
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This research article details the final excavation campaign in Area B of the East Necropolis in Hierapolis, Turkey, focusing on two main tombs: the Attalos and Patrokles tombs. The study reveals insights into burial practices and transitions over centuries, highlighting finds such as ceramics, glass artifacts, and osteological remains. It discusses the stratigraphy and historical context of the excavated materials, contributing to understanding the necropolis's evolution from the 1st to the Mid-Byzantine periods.
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