continuity and variability of the mortuary customs pattern in the central area between the middle ceramic and final formativ period (original) (raw)

The study investigates the continuity and variability of mortuary customs in the central area between the Middle Ceramic and Final Formative periods. It employs archaeological data, particularly mortuary structures and skeletal remains, to analyze the diachronic and spatial changes in mortuary gestures, aiming to understand underlying socio-political shifts. A typology based on anthropological theories has been developed, revealing significant patterns and variations in burial practices across 175 sites.