Burial monuments and structures

insight to the lifestyles and social structures of the societies that would have constructed these wonderful megalithic sites. Megalithic sites like Fourknocks and the Proleek wedge tomb are at the centre of controversy within the archaeological profession. There is little or no doubt that these large stone structures were erected in order to hold the remains of the dead but archaeologists would also like to believe that there is more to these large stone structures then just having a funerary orientated

role in burial and celebrating the journey and accomplishments of the dead. The funerary monuments of the Greeks and the Romans were elaborate and provided a relic for the dead to ensure them safe travels to the afterlife. Greek concepts of burials consisted of the belief that when one died they went to the kingdom of Hades and Persephone. Women performed the burial rituals, and it involved laying out the body (prothesis) and the funeral procession (ekphora). The Romans performed a burial, where it

and then returning to past views; growing and receding like the tide. The same is true for burial practices within Scotland. A typical Neolithic burial over time was converted into monuments for the dead. Those same Neolithic monuments were changed into Early Bronze Age cists, which restricted accessibility, since the burials were usually covered by a cairn to mark the position of internment. Changes in burial practices in Scotland from the Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age illuminate the splintering

thoughts. It is a monument that encapsulates the identity of a collective society of an era. It portrays the belief and value system, status, faith, relationship with the supreme being (god), and technological knowledge of the citizens of a society that is associated with the making of the Stonehenge. The large span of time and ambiguity of the society related to the Stonehenge has made most archeological surveys uncertain and thus, creating a mystery about, why was a monument containing, just stones

practices is to connect the living and ancestors through physical bonds, but placing the dead with mapping out tombs is for the living. The landscape perspective varies between groups but by integrating the dead into an environment, through monuments, burials into natural features, or offerings and shrines, the relationship between the dead and the landscape is a key factor is relations with ancestors creating traditions that are still around today. Funerary rites and practices show the

What is this mysterious structure of stones that sit in a green grassy field? Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, west of Amesbury and north of Salisbury. Through many decades there has only been speculations and theories no one understands how this grand structure arrived to its location. I will show you the best way to show you how Stonehenge was created, how it was built, and its purpose. Stonehenge's ring of standing stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the

of Giza and the Sphinx are. Have people ever thought of how or why those huge monuments were built? These structures, which had an important role in history, now become a great form of tourism for Egypt. There are a lot of mysteries regarding the pyramids and the Sphinx, and many humans may not understand some of these things. Why is the peak of the Pyramid of Giza not completed? Or why isn’t Khufu’s body in his burial chamber? Not all of those questions have a correct answer. The Great Sphinx and

Ancient Egyptians are known as devotees of countless monuments and statues to honor and glorify the kings whom they called Pharaohs. They constructed and furnished magnificent tombs that served as their god-kings eternal homes in the afterlife. Yet, remains of tombs, burials, and other artifacts demonstrate the existence of the Egyptian culture around 3500 BCE. The Egyptian culture has been more than historic, they have an abundance of monuments that apprise more about their lives than simply symbols

Stonehenge Behind every great structure in the world, there are the people who made them, and who took the time and effort to design them. Those who made Stonehenge succeeded in creating an incredibly complex and mysterious structure that lived on long after its creators were dead. The many aspects of Stonehenge and the processes by which it was built reveal much about the intelligence and sophistication of the civilizations that designed and built the monument, despite the fact that it is difficult

3.2 Early Medieval Monument Reuse The idea of medieval peoples building on the sites of prehistoric remains in order to create a sense of continuity is not a new one. It has been suggested that prehistoric monuments may have been used in early medieval times as a political tool, incorporating them into newly built sites of power (Bradley 1987, 4-5). While the specific uses of these prehistoric monuments vary regionally, there appears to be an interest in creating associations with the past throughout