Death Management and Virtual Pursuits: A Virtual Reconstruction of the Minoan Cemetery at Phourni Archanes: Examining the use of Tholos Tomb C and ... Archaeological Reports International Series) - Softcover

Papadopoulos, Constantinos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1407305581 ISBN 13: 9781407305585

Publisher: BAR Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Examining the use of Tholos Tomb C and Burial Building 19 and the role of illumination in relation to mortuary practices and the perception of life and death by the living

A virtual reconstruction of the Minoan Cemetery at Phourni, Archanes (Crete), examining the use of Tholos Tomb C and Burial Building 19 and the role of illumination, in relation to mortuary practices and the perception of life and death by the living. This computer-based research provides scientists with an alternative reading of the dataset from the Minoan cemetery at Phourni, Archanes; the analysis attempts to evaluate the tomb architecture, use, visual impact, and capacity over different time periods,as well as the contribution of light to determine not only practical purposes, but also philosophical and religious beliefs.

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Constantinos Papadopoulos

Edition details

• Publisher: BAR Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1407305581
• ISBN 13: 9781407305585
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156