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Death and changing rituals: function and meaning in ancient funerary practices / edited by J. Rasmus Brandt, Marina Prusac and Håkon Roland

This volume explores the evolution of funerary rituals across prehistoric and historical periods. Using diverse case studies, it examines how burial practices, body deposition, and commemoration change over time, analysing the factors behind these cultural shifts.
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