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CS92PROD
Archaeology of Death
ANTH 372
Spring 2007 not offered
Crosslisting: ARCP 372

The material culture and biological remains associated with death represents a major component of the archaeological record. Funerary assemblages can provide information about, for example, ritual practices, beliefs, social organization, the division of labor, diet, and health. Tombs and monuments are important elements of sacred landscapes. The course will examine how archaeologists and biological anthropologists investigate and analyze mortuary facilities, grave goods, skeletal remains, and sacred landscapes and make inferences about the past.

Essential Capabilities: Writing
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ANTH)(ARCP-MN)(ARCP)

Last Updated on APR-25-2024
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