George Nash and Andrew Townsend eds, Decoding Neolithic Atlantic & Mediterranean Island Ritual (original) (raw)

This volume explores various aspects of Neolithic rituals and cultural practices in Atlantic and Mediterranean islands, engaging with archaeological interpretations that seek to uncover the significance of material culture in understanding human life and death. Through a series of scholarly chapters, it addresses themes of cosmology, monumentality, and settlement patterns, highlighting the complexities and diversities of Neolithic insular identities. Despite some chapters lacking strong contextualization of rituals within broader cosmological frameworks, the collection offers valuable insights and provokes further investigation into archaeoastronomy and the cultural landscapes of Neolithic societies.