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This research examines the characteristics and cultural significance of pithos burials at Akrotiri.

January 22, 2026Open Access

Pithos Burials at Pre‑Eruption Thera

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Archaeological findings reveal burial practices and cultural interactions in infants and adults.

This research examines the characteristics and cultural significance of pithos burials at Akrotiri.
Analysis of nine pithos burials and one bowl burial at Akrotiri.
Examination of burial contents, including offerings and positioning of remains.
Comparison with similar burial customs in Anatolia and the Levant.
Findings include single and multiple burials with offerings of stone tools.
Evidence suggests a change in infant survival rates or burial customs over time.
Pithos burial practices indicate cultural exchange between Thera and neighboring regions.

Photini J. P. McGeorge (2026) studied this question.

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