Tag Archives: Burial tradition

The Wari Tombs: Rich in Death and Burial Traditions

Everyone told Miłosz Giersz and Roberto Pimentel Nita that their Peruvian expedition was in vain -- but they uncovered one of the most important Wari tombs in existence
Posted on October 9, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 2013, archaeologists Milosz Giersz and Roberto Pimentel Nita uncovered an ancient Peruvian tomb. The odds were against their team – the site was believed to have been plundered, lost or simply nonexistent – but they left the expedition with … Continue reading →

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Fearing the Return of the Dead in Romani Burial Traditions

Romani funeral traditions are heavily influenced by beliefs in the supernatural
Posted on July 17, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Romani funeral traditions are characterized by abundance. Enormous, full of relatives, public mourning and solemn ritual, their burial rites amount to a massive procession taken very seriously by everyone involved. Their zeal may arise from a widespread belief in the … Continue reading →

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New Egyptian Tombs in Valley of the Kings?

Archeologists say there are royal tombs yet to be found in Egypt
Posted on January 23, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Valley of the Kings, Egypt – Archeologists are saying that their newest exploration project will be “the most extensive exploration in the Valley of the Kings since Howard Carter’s time.” It was the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in … Continue reading →

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