Superburial

A superburial is similar to a mass grave, but is a term typically used by archaeologists to denote an area of dense burial activity without the negative connotations often associated with mass graves.[1] A superburial may also span a much longer time period than is typical for a mass grave, such as a cemetery in constant use for centuries.

The term has also been used to describe burials found in good condition and with a number of artifacts.[2]

List of superburials under current excavation (far from complete)

See also

References

  1. ^ Fowler, Chris; Harding, Jan; Hofmann, Daniela (2015). The Oxford Handbook of Neolithic Europe. Oxford University Press. p. 970. ISBN 978-0-19-954584-1.
  2. ^ Archaeology, Current World (2009-05-07). "Thailand's Bronze Age Superburials". World Archaeology. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
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