When Dr. J.L.M. Curry, a professor at the University of Richmond, journeyed to Egypt in 1876, his travels left him experienced in the acquisition of Egyptian antiquities. In all probability, Dr. Curry secured two coffin fragments for the University’s collection on this trip along with other assorted antiquities still on display in the gallery, including the mummy of Ti Ameny Net, the two relief...

In the physical processes of reclamation and urban renewal in Singapore, ground can be seen as a geomorphic entity that is endlessly shaped in accordance to a nationalistic vision. However, when the Chinese burial grounds in Singapore are repossessed for new usage, a contestation ensues between the contradicting values of land as a national resource and the landscape as a cultural entity. This ...

A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted in order to investigate the effect of the method of burial (i.e. the presence of coffin and clothing) on the formation of adipocere. This study follows previous studies by the authors who have investigated the effect of physical conditions on the formation of adipocere present in a controlled burial environment. The study utilises infrared spectr...

A popular cultural trend developed in late 18thand 19th-century American mortuary practices. Called “the beautification of death,” this Romantic movement idealized death and heaven through ideological, behavioral, and material transformations. The appearance of mass-produced coffin hardware in archaeological contexts throughout North America may be linked with this popular movement. Archaeologi...

since the ancient times, burial practices have displayed certain characteristics among different iranian ethnic groups and regions were influenced by the local religious orientations, traditions and environments, and are regarded as part of the spiritual culture of any given population. indeed, religious beliefs play the main role in this diversity. because of the empire’s long endurance and va...

The burial of coffins may pose an environmental and health hazard since the metals that are used in coffin-making may corrode or degrade into harmful toxins. These may leach into the surrounding soils and groundwater. Very little research has been conducted world-wide on the mineral contamination potential of cemeteries, and virtually none in South Africa. The aim of the study is to determine w...

Botanical analyses of samples taken from four coffin burials dated to the 17th and 18th centuries, located inside Basilica Holy Trinity, at Norbertine convent in Strzelno, Kuyavia, revealed presence thirteen plant taxa numerous remains Fannia canicularis pupae found among remains. The practical decorative properties these plants,as well as their traditional symbolic meaning application burial c...

The paper discusses the relic of head Serbian patriarch Pajsije, recently discovered in Patriarchate Pec monastery. Besides a painted cryptogram, also includes an extensive inscription with information about Pajsije?s title, time reign, date death and place burial. Taking into account historical ideological context, argues that impetus for establishing cult came from Patriarch Maksim, his follo...