#mortuary archaeology

[prehistoricpatristics]

Why didn't someone tell me that researching a niche area of archaeology would be difficult... its almost as if there's barely any research on this... who could have known... :'D

[thesilicontribesman]

Cathole Cave Prehistoric Site and Neolithic Mortuary, Gower Peninsula, nr. Swansea, Wales

[ancientegyptdaily]

Mortuary Temple of female pharaoh Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

EGYPT FROM ABOVE (2020) — (1.01) Egypt's Ancient Empire

[er-cryptid]

Age and Auricular Surface

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[sinni-ok-sessi]

anyway it turns out going to a talk about Your Local Early Medieval Cemetery *is* what would cure me

[spiritsdancinginthenight]

Eroded statue of Princess Iset, daughter of Amenhotep III & Queen Tiye, found within the remnants of the king's mortuary temple in modern Luxor by the “Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project at Kom el-Hetan”, fronted by Dr. Hourig Sourouzian, 2014.

[mhaccunoval]

'this is a juan, not a juanita' dios mio...

[achillescomehome]

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THE WRITER

I am currently a uni student about to graduate and then pursue her master's. I'm studying archaeology and Egyptology, and have specific interests in the mortuary (death/afterlife) practices of the Ancient Egyptians, as well as the history of the discipline itself and the dehumanization of cultures in the process of being studied by archaeology.

I started writing for school. My mom homeschooled me and made me read and write for 30 minutes a day. I honestly hated it at first lol but then I slowly fell in love with creating my own worlds and stories. My first completed fanfiction was about an OC daughter of Marvel Loki.

I absolutely love dissecting characters in my writing. It's so fun to pick them apart and see what makes them tick, what their flaws are, what their greatest fears and loves are. Percy Jackson is honestly the easiest person to write for in this sense, because I saw so much of myself in him.

Please come yell at me about him, I would love to talk about him!

Some random facts about me: I was adopted, I lowkey have an obsession with the Undertaker from Black Butler, I love the dark and macabre, and I'm currently studying abroad (can you guess where?). I'm absolutely a cat person, and if there is a cat around, I will be petting it for the next hour. I have been late to class because of this.

[rsxcursed-simp]

Howdy 🤠

***This is not my first tumblr account nor will it be the last 😅****

A little bit about me:

My name is Amber but I go by Rae. I am 27 and live on the East Coast of the US.

I have been on tumblr on and off since 2010. I used to love coming on here and just sharing aesthetically pleasing stuff mixed with anime content and fanfics.

I am getting back into old hobbies like video games and binge watching anime! I like to draw and paint and usually do digital character designs and fantasy characters! I have moments where I get out of the drawing mindset so sometimes I might not post my art, but I do enjoy sharing and promoting fellow artists! I also enjoy writing poetry from time to time and hope to eventually get into that more.

Some of my special interests include: stuffed animals, anthropology and archaeology, historical events, historical fashion, art, psychology, mortuary history, true crime cases (solved and unsolved), animal crossing, anime, video games, and some others I can’t think of atm lol

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I can’t promise that all of my content will be pg rated so this will be an 18+ blog only. Anyone who is a minor or does not have an age listed on their account will be blocked. Also, just because I have shared something sexual does not mean you can hit me up in the DMs or comments be gross to me.

[blueiscoool]

1,000-Year-Old Crusader Sword and Cemetery Found in Finland

Researchers identified eight burials, but they say the graveyard may hold dozens—or even hundreds—waiting to be discovered.

Archaeologists in Finland have unearthed a graveyard, an iron sword and other artifacts that date back roughly 1,000 years.

Over the summer, a landowner stumbled upon the site when he was installing geothermal pipes on his property in the small town of Salo. After a rainy day, he noticed something strange sticking out of the ground and decided to investigate. He pulled out a rusty but intact iron sword with a bent blade, a straight hilt and an oval pommel. The landowner alerted Juha Ruohonen, an archaeologist at Finland’s University of Turku, who called in Sanna Saunaluoma, an archaeologist at the Turku Museum Center.

Thinking the site would yield more discoveries, the researchers decided to continue excavating. And they were right: They found human bones, clothing remnants and something they suspect to be a wooden coffin.

They also uncovered an elaborately decorated leather belt, which a statement from the University of Turku described as “remarkable,” per Google Translate. Attached to the partially preserved leather, they found 30 square bronze rings and cross-shaped pendants, as well as a buckle, strap dividers and several animal head buckles.

They say all of these artifacts belonged to one grave, which is particularly interesting because “archaeological textiles related to men’s graves are very rare,” per the statement.

As they continued to scour the area, they discovered eight graves, which they suspect are part of a much larger mortuary cemetery. All told, the researchers say the site could hold dozens—or even hundreds—of graves. The burials discovered so far appear to follow Christian customs.

Radiocarbon dating is currently underway. The researchers suspect the bones and artifacts date to between 1050 and 1150 C.E., a period they call the Crusader era.

During this time, the Swedes supposedly brought Christianity to Finland in an event known as the First Swedish Crusade. However, “no corroborating archaeological data” exists for this event, which first appears in written records in the late 13th century, writes Heritage Daily. “Academics debate whether this crusade actually took place.” The discoveries could help shed new light on this mysterious period in Finland’s religious history.

The graves and artifacts were found beside a medieval stone church, which experts thought had been established in the 15th century. However, the new finds suggest there was a “much earlier church organization” in the area than they previously assumed, per the statement.

“The observation can be considered very significant from a research point of view, as mortuary cemeteries from the time of the Crusades are clearly less known in Finland than cremation cemeteries that preceded them in time,” per the statement. “So far, this is also the only confirmed burial burial dating to the end of the Iron Age from the Salon or Uskelanjoki valley.”

Looking ahead, the researchers say they will continue working at the site and analyzing their discoveries until at least 2024.

By Sarah Kuta.

[homerstroystory]

free summer reading groups in ancient studies

howdy <3 Saving Ancient Studies Alliance (SASA) in a volunteer-driven nonprofit that works to stimulate interest in the ancient studies and combat downward trends in humanities education across the globe. to support this mission, they're offering 16 FREE summer reading groups. check below the cut for more info.

Painted Stories: Reading Maya Mythology in Codex-Style Ceramics, June 1-29, Thursdays at 4PM EST: This reading group introduces participants to key mythological themes in Classic Maya (250-900 CE) material culture, particularly as seen on a subset of ceramic vessels known as "codex-style" vessels. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

The Alexander Romance, June 2-30, Fridays at 11AM EST: This reading group introduces participants to the ancient reception of Alexander the Great, with a focus on the Alexander Romance. Attend to join discussions of the ancient Macedonian hero through texts in translation. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Is This Your Neighbor, Is This You? Looking at Others and Ourselves in Theoprhastus' "Characters," June 2-16, Fridays at 2PM EST: This reading group introduces participants to philosopher and natural scientist Theophrastus (371-287 BCE) and his thirty unsavory "Characters" inspired by real citizens of ancient Athens. Explore the ideas of stereotype and ethics, and examine modern methods of perception. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Mother, Murderer: Medea's in Antiquity and Beyond, June 4- July 2, Sundays at 3PM EST: This reading group introduces participants to Medea, the infamous Colchian princess who endures in ancient mythology and beyond. Readings will range from Euripides and Ovid to Toni Morrison. Discussion will explore themes of revenge and gender studies. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

True Stories: Classical Sci-Fi and Fantasy, June 5-July 3, Mondays at 5PM EST: This reading group will introduce participants to the relationship between Classical works and the genre of science fiction. Discussions will explore similarities and differences through exciting themes of fictional empires, Roman utopia, and spaceships. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Beyond the Silk Roads: June 8-July 6, Thursday at 9AM EST: This reading group will guide participants through the "Silk Roads" with a particular focus on Central Asia. Discussion will focus on pre-modern globalization, through primary source readings such as the Sogdian merchants' letters and Dunhuang texts. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

She's Just Not That Into You: Unrequited Love in Antiquity, June 8-July 6, Thursdays at 2PM EST:This Reading Group will guide participants through the theme of unrequited love in antiquity, and explore how tales of love and rejection are universal and timeless. Readings include translated texts of ancient poets, such as Sappho and Horace. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

The Pyramid Texts: The Earliest Egyptian Rituals, June 8-July 6, Thursdays at 3PM EST: This Reading Group will guide participants through the oldest religious literature in the world: the Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts. Discussions will explore beliefs and myths as present in the mortuary texts, and how they manifested in rituals. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Tomb Robberies in Ancient Egypt: Prevention, Persecution, and Punishment, June 13-27, Tuesdays at 11:30AM EST:This Reading Group will introduce participants to the methods of Egyptology through primary texts and archaeological sources. With a focus on the Late New Kingdom, discussions will explore the questions of who and why involving tomb-robbing, and traditions of funerary practices. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Atoms and Void: Lucretius' "On the Nature of Things," June 13-July 11, Tuesdays at 1PM EST: This Reading Group will introduce participants to the great Latin epic De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), and its author Lucretius' key ideas of Epicureanism. Discussions will explore the poem's provocative ideas on pain and pleasure, and how they have impacted early modern science. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Reading the Abbasid Past: History and Islamic Heritage, June 14-28, Wednesdays at 11AM EST:

This Reading Group will guide participants through the era of the Abbasid Caliphate, or the "Golden Age" of the Islamic World. Exploring a wide range of themes including science, philosophy, and art, discussions will explore the fascinating socio-political lives of the affluent Abbasids and their impact on present-day materials and heritage. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Queer Lives and Loves in Ancient History, June 14-July 12, Wednesdays at 1PM EST: This Reading Group will use Queer Theory to explore and uncover evidence of LGBT+ lives in the Ancient World. Readings will involve Ancient Greek, Latin, and Near Eastern literature, and participants will be encouraged to challenge Western norms of identity, and modern approaches to historic interpretation. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Curse Tablets: Personal Communications with the Dead and the Gods in the Ancient World, June 16-30, Fridays at 2PM EST:This Reading Group will explore the relatively unknown realm of curse tablets in the Ancient World. Through evidence left behind by women, men, and slaves over the span of 1,000 years in history, discussions will explore the motivations and consequences of such writings. No prior knowledge is necessary. (RSVP link broken)

Defying the Gods, and Forgotten Female Rage, June 18-July 30, Sundays at 11:30AM EST:This Reading Group will encourage participants to explore the representation of women in heroic tales through significant ancient texts such the Epic of Gilgamesh and Homer. Discussions will focus on the tragedy and anger of female characters in epics, who primarily appear as accessory to male heroism. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

From Harlots to Heroines: Royal Women in the Hebrew Bible, June 29-July 13, Thursdays at 12PM EST: This Reading Group will focus on three royal women in the biblical texts: Jezebel, Esther, and the female lover in the Song of Songs. Reading and discussions will explore primary sources, and how engendered narratives highlight writer bias and impact modern interpretations. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

Unlocking Beowulf, August 4-18, Fridays at 11AM EST:This Reading Group will explore Beowulf as a reflection of both the Norse and Anglo-Saxon worlds. Participants will gain a cultural and historical understanding of the poem, and explore various issues of identity, politics, gender, and nation-making in the Early Middle Ages. No prior knowledge is necessary. RSVP HERE

[thesilicontribesman]

Cathole Cave Neolithic Mortuary, Gower Peninsula, nr. Swansea, Wales

[ancientegyptdaily]

EGYPT FROM ABOVE (2020) — (1.01) Egypt's Ancient Empire

[er-cryptid]

4th Rib and Age

Sternal rib ends change with time

Age estimation comes from cartilage ossification

8 stages of age estimation

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[pigeonguy]

Dude please tell me more about biological anthropology, I fuckin love anthropology I'm hoping to get my masters in it since my college stopped offering a bachelor's in it, but I've never heard of biological anthropology and it sounds like two of my biggest loves come together

(I may in fact be stoned but I'm still Hella interested I just might be slightly incomprehensible/rambly I'd like to be friends you sound cool af I'm autistic af also so I'm also just normally a little weird and incomprehensible)

Thank you for the ask!! I always love yapping about anthropology (especially when it means I can procrastinate research lol)!!

Biological anthropology is a HUGE sub-field of anthropology and covers a lot of different topics. My research is in forensic anthropology, but it also includes medical anthropology, bioarchaeology, evolutionary anthropology, and primatology!

Quick overview of the sub-fields:

Medical anthropology is similar to socio-cultural anthropology (likely what you think of when thinking anthropology) but focuses on how culture affects the body and how the body affects culture. If you want to learn more about it my favourite ethnography is Fresh Fruit Broken Bodies about migrant workers in the US.

Bioarchaeology is the study of the human skeleton in an archaeological context, typically anything older than 100 years (though 50-100 is a little bit of a grey period). It also includes mortuary archaeology which studies how people are buried and what they're buried with. The Archaeology of Death and Burial is a good textbook to get you started.

Evolutionary anthropology is about early hominids and the history of how homo sapiens and the genus homo (as well as the genuses that proceeded it) evolved. The Smithsonian has a great website about human evolution you can check out.

Primatology is probably the field I know the least about. It's pretty self explanatory it's the study of primates. I've never studied it myself so I don't have many resources at my disposal but you can check out the American Society of Primatologists.

Forensic anthropology is my sub-field and the one I know the most about, but I will keep it simple. Essentially forensic anthropology is about studying the human skeleton in a medico-legal context (re: crime). This usually means the skeletons we study are from the last 50 years (again 50-100 is a bit of a grey period). Forensic anthropologists study how to identify people from their skeletons and how trauma affects the skeleton. Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice is a good place to get started.

All of these subfields have smaller sub-fields and areas of study so if any of them interest you I definitely recommend checking them out!

My research is currently in skeletal age estimation but I've also done research into the inclusion of gender and sex diverse individuals in forensic anthropology previously :)

Let me know if you have any more questions!

[thee-morrigan]

I want to ask about so many of your wips, they sound amazing!! But I'm going to restrain myself and ask for only one, I'd love to know more about A sorta fairytale, if you're willing to share👀💜

SO WILLING (also you are *lovely*, tysm <333). so, I have a thing for small-town museums/historical societies. specifically, how weirdly comprehensive and elaborate they can be, despite obviously limited resources/potential audience scope. and they have all kinds of mundane shit that, collectively, becomes a material history of the town/surrounding county (and thereby functionally a cultural archives resource). to the extent that there are actual research centers with fairly extensive archives collections in what are otherwise middle-of-nowhere towns. and I recently learned that a lot of these orgs also have mortuary archaeology/cemetery studies departments.

and then I decided to put one of those in Wayhaven (also, not that it super matters, but I decided Wayhaven is in Michigan. for reasons.).

disregarding the question of why she would ever come back to Wayhaven absent the canon storyline, if Holland *did* end up back in her hometown, she would obviously NOT choose to be a cop lmao. but she WOULD be very suited to mortuary archaeology (look, she doesn't get to work in a lab in canon, I am giving her one in my au).

as to why Nate's in Wayhaven: he's doing research for a book related to social history and material culture in the rural Midwest. and Wayhaven just so happens to have a reasonably impressive archives gallery with relevant materials.

and maybe the first day he visits the gallery, Holland just so happens to be filling in for the person who's usually at the research desk.

and maybe that chance meeting results in lots of flirty banter and subsequent research montages. maybe there's also a road trip. who's to say? (me. I am to say. there are ALL of those things. there is also a dog.)

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