Craniology and archeology of the east manych catacomb culture - perspectives of the analysis of the consistency of signs

Abstract

This thesis demonstrates results of a comparison of new published craniological data of the East Manych catacomb culture population (Middle Bronze Age, North-Western Caspian region), of the funeral rites and the artifacts assortments in the burials of this culture and the types of decoration of incense burners - the special ceramic vessel. At least the more frequent appearance of incense burners in burials of individuals with an artificial deformation of the head (both men and women) is detected. Any other combinations of craniological and archaeological features are doubtful. The comparison of incense burnerss decoration and attributes funeral rite demonstrates the correlation of point type of dcor and more frequent use of bronze knives and piercers.

Keywords

• east manych catacomb culture
• craniology
• funerary rite
• incense burners