Mortuary Monuments and Burial Grounds of the Historic Period

Historic burial grounds serve as poignant landscapes rich in cultural significance, attracting interest from those fascinated by their memorials. This book provides a framework for studying these graveyard monuments, integrating both above-ground memorials and below-ground archaeology to explore themes of death, body disposal, and commemoration. It emphasizes the need for researchers to pose clear questions and contextualize their findings within broader cultural narratives, highlighting the potential of graveyard data to illuminate various aspects of past societies beyond mere death.