Athens versus Attica: local variations in funerary practices during the late 7th and early 6th century B.C. By Alexandra Alexandridou

https://www.academia.edu/1133702/Athens_versus_Attica_local_variations_in_funerary_practices_during_the_late_7th_and_early_6th_century_B_C The paper examines local variations in funerary practices during the late 7th and early 6th centuries B.C. in Attica, with a particular focus on the differences between practices in Athens and the surrounding regions. It highlights the significance of offering trenches found in the Kerameikos cemetery as well as in other necropolises such as Vari. Analysis of ceramic artifacts, including column-kraters and lekanai, reveals distinct ceremonial practices that deviated from the more common sympotic patterns observed in the Kerameikos. Ultimately, this study sheds light on the diversity of burial customs and their implications for understanding Archaic Attica society. ...