Abstract:The oldest human remains known from Cyprus, dating back to the 8th millennium cal. BC, were uncovered at ParekkJisha-Shillourokambos, in the southern coastal zone of the island, and at the western site ofKissonerga-MylouthJda. Various mortuary practices including collective and single burials as well as primary and secon dary deposits have been recognized. Other burials dating to the 8th millennium were found atKalavasos-Tenta, in southern Cyprus. Many primary burials were also discovered at the later sites (7… Show more
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