The Gordion Excavations, 1950–1973, Final Report – The Lesser Phrygian Tumuli, Part 1: The Inhumations

This volume contains the excavation report for 15 inhumation burials from the Phrygian site of Gordion in central Anatolia. These tombs, dating from the late eighth through the third quarter of the sixth century B.C., were excavated by The University Museum in 1950, 1951, 1955-1957, and 1969. The processes for internment through construction of tumulus are carefully detailed, followed by an analysis of associated finds. Chapters deal with a general overview of constructional methods, grave assemblages, and chronology.Gordion Excavations: Final Reports, II

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Ellen L. Kohler

Summary

Gordion's inhumation burials from the late 8th to the mid-6th century B.C. are examined in this excavation report. The detailed study covers burial processes, tumulus construction, and associated finds, providing insights into constructional methods and chronology.

Product details

• Authors: Andrea Baldeck, Ellen L. Kohler
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.01.1995
• EAN: 9780924171338
• ISBN: 978-0-924171-33-8
• No. of pages: 458
• Dimensions: 289 mm x 225 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 1774 g
• Series: University Museum Monograph; University Museum Monograph
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity