ANTHROP 3DD3 - Archaeology of Death

3 unit(s)

The emergence and varied development of the human response to death in the ancient world, including the advent of burials, cemeteries, tombs, ritual treatments, and ongoing interactions with the dead. Focus is on the interpretation of mortuary evidence in relation to its physical, social, spiritual, and psychological dimensions.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): ANTHROP 2PA3