Infant/child burials and social reproduction in the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (c. 2100-800 BC) of Central Italy

Rossenberg, E.A. (2008)

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Abstract: Special treatment of the remains of children is a well-known feature in Central Italy from the Neolithic onwards. Here I will focus on the evidence for the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age in two adjacent Central Italian regions (Abruzzo and Lazio). It will be argued that mortuary practice involving neonates, infants and children was connected with domestic symbolism, showing the enhanced cultural significance of infant/child burials. Investing child burials with domestic symbolism, burying communities singled out fundamental values in the social reproduction of households and local communities in the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age of Central Italy. Key words: Central Italy, prehistory, child burials

• All authors: Rossenberg, E.A.
• Editor(s): Bacvarov, K
• Date: 2008
• Title of host publication: BAR International Series
• Volume: 1832
• Pages: 161 - 173
• ISBN (print): 9781407303161