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December 5, 2025Latin American Antiquity

Maya Mortuary Archaeology at Late Classic Palenque: Funerary Sequence, Corpse Decay, and Grave Goods from Group IV

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MTMirko De Tomassi

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Overview

Analysis reveals differential treatments in Maya burials, suggesting complex mortuary practices in Palenque.

Key Points

  • Differential treatments in mortuary practices reflect complex relationships with the deceased, highlighting cultural significance.
  • Key evidence includes diverse burial techniques, with some displaying elaborate rituals and others simple interments.
  • Observational analysis of 35 burials in a nonroyal elite compound reveals variations in depositional practices.
  • These findings underscore the importance of ritual interaction with the dead in Classic Maya mortuary traditions.

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Mirko De Tomassi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932313d8e51979591dcee40https://doi.org/10.1017/laq.2025.10122
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