The strange burial accessories of the Fofonovo cemetery
P.V Volkov, E.D Jambaltarova
Keywords: Baikal region, the Fofonovo cemetery, funeral ritual act, burial accessories, accompanying implements, functional analysis, interpretation
Pages: 7-10
Abstract
The authors for the first time introduce the functional description and interpretation of the accompanying implements of several burial places in the Fofonovo burial ground, based on the results of traceological survey. The study reveals specific tools raises questions about sacredness of many items found in six graves excavated in 1936 (from the funds of the Hermitage).
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