Death and Burial: In the Light of the Graves Recovered from the Ancient City of Idyma - Akyaka Castle and its Surroundings (Muğla, Turkey)

Ayşe Yeşim Demir; Açelya Atakişi; Tolga Köroğlu

Makale detayları

Death and Burial: In the Light of the Graves Recovered from the Ancient City of Idyma - Akyaka Castle and its Surroundings (Muğla, Turkey)

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Yeşim Demir | Açelya Atakişi | Tolga Köroğlu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Antropoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

İstanbul Antropoloji Dergisi Issue 3, pp.49-78

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001311209

pISSN:

2822-3365

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Özet:

 In this article, we delve into the intricate cultural perceptions of death through the lens of the ancient city of Idyma, nestled within the Ancient Caria Region and tracing its origins back to the 7th century BC. The diverse ways in which different societies have historically approached the concept of death find symbolic expression in their burial traditions, a poignant reflection of their reverence and devotion to the departed. Our study sets out to analyze the burial practices of the denizens of the ancient city of Idyma, shedding light on their unique perspectives on mortality in a comprehensive historical and cultural context. The focal point of our investigation comprises the unearthed Graves within and surrounding the Idyma-Akyaka Castle area, all dating from the Hellenistic Period to the Byzantine Period, excavated during the 2020-2021 season. Unveiling the burial traditions entails a comprehensive anthropological assessment encompassing grave typologies, chronological categorization, distinct burial methods, architectural nuances of the Graves, and the demographic distribution of these resting places. Simultaneously, gleaned insights from these burial sites concerning funeral customs offer glimpses into the social status and economic strata of the individuals interred within. We anticipate that this research will pave the way for renewed archaeological and anthropological endeavors centered on the captivating domain of the Idyma Ancient City. As these findings accrue, we aspire for them to enrich the existing corpus of knowledge concerning the historical and cultural tapestry of Idyma, thereby augmenting our understanding of the broader Carian Region.

 In this article, we delve into the intricate cultural perceptions of death through the lens of the ancient city of Idyma, nestled within the Ancient Caria Region and tracing its origins back to the 7th century BC. The diverse ways in which different societies have historically approached the concept of death find symbolic expression in their burial traditions, a poignant reflection of their reverence and devotion to the departed. Our study sets out to analyze the burial practices of the denizens of the ancient city of Idyma, shedding light on their unique perspectives on mortality in a comprehensive historical and cultural context. The focal point of our investigation comprises the unearthed Graves within and surrounding the Idyma-Akyaka Castle area, all dating from the Hellenistic Period to the Byzantine Period, excavated during the 2020-2021 season. Unveiling the burial traditions entails a comprehensive anthropological assessment encompassing grave typologies, chronological categorization, distinct burial methods, architectural nuances of the Graves, and the demographic distribution of these resting places. Simultaneously, gleaned insights from these burial sites concerning funeral customs offer glimpses into the social status and economic strata of the individuals interred within. We anticipate that this research will pave the way for renewed archaeological and anthropological endeavors centered on the captivating domain of the Idyma Ancient City. As these findings accrue, we aspire for them to enrich the existing corpus of knowledge concerning the historical and cultural tapestry of Idyma, thereby augmenting our understanding of the broader Carian Region.

 In this article, we delve into the intricate cultural perceptions of death through the lens of the ancient city of Idyma, nestled within the Ancient Caria Region and tracing its origins back to the 7th century BC. The diverse ways in which different societies have historically approached the concept of death find symbolic expression in their burial traditions, a poignant reflection of their reverence and devotion to the departed. Our study sets out to analyze the burial practices of the denizens of the ancient city of Idyma, shedding light on their unique perspectives on mortality in a comprehensive historical and cultural context. The focal point of our investigation comprises the unearthed Graves within and surrounding the Idyma-Akyaka Castle area, all dating from the Hellenistic Period to the Byzantine Period, excavated during the 2020-2021 season. Unveiling the burial traditions entails a comprehensive anthropological assessment encompassing grave typologies, chronological categorization, distinct burial methods, architectural nuances of the Graves, and the demographic distribution of these resting places. Simultaneously, gleaned insights from these burial sites concerning funeral customs offer glimpses into the social status and economic strata of the individuals interred within. We anticipate that this research will pave the way for renewed archaeological and anthropological endeavors centered on the captivating domain of the Idyma Ancient City. As these findings accrue, we aspire for them to enrich the existing corpus of knowledge concerning the historical and cultural tapestry of Idyma, thereby augmenting our understanding of the broader Carian Region.

 In this article, we delve into the intricate cultural perceptions of death through the lens of the ancient city of Idyma, nestled within the Ancient Caria Region and tracing its origins back to the 7th century BC. The diverse ways in which different societies have historically approached the concept of death find symbolic expression in their burial traditions, a poignant reflection of their reverence and devotion to the departed. Our study sets out to analyze the burial practices of the denizens of the ancient city of Idyma, shedding light on their unique perspectives on mortality in a comprehensive historical and cultural context. The focal point of our investigation comprises the unearthed Graves within and surrounding the Idyma-Akyaka Castle area, all dating from the Hellenistic Period to the Byzantine Period, excavated during the 2020-2021 season. Unveiling the burial traditions entails a comprehensive anthropological assessment encompassing grave typologies, chronological categorization, distinct burial methods, architectural nuances of the Graves, and the demographic distribution of these resting places. Simultaneously, gleaned insights from these burial sites concerning funeral customs offer glimpses into the social status and economic strata of the individuals interred within. We anticipate that this research will pave the way for renewed archaeological and anthropological endeavors centered on the captivating domain of the Idyma Ancient City. As these findings accrue, we aspire for them to enrich the existing corpus of knowledge concerning the historical and cultural tapestry of Idyma, thereby augmenting our understanding of the broader Carian Region.

Makale detayları

Death and Burial: In the Light of the Graves Recovered from the Ancient City of Idyma - Akyaka Castle and its Surroundings (Muğla, Turkey)

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Yeşim Demir | Açelya Atakişi | Tolga Köroğlu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Antropoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

İstanbul Antropoloji Dergisi Issue 3, pp.49-78

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001311209

pISSN:

2822-3365

Idyma

Caria

death

burial traditions

intramural-extramural

inhumation-cremation

single-multiple burial practices

grave architecture

funerary offerings

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ayşe Yeşim Demir | Açelya Atakişi | Tolga Köroğlu

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Antropoloji (Diğer)

Dergi: İstanbul Antropoloji Dergisi Issue 3, pp.49-78

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001311209

pISSN: 2822-3365

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Yeşim Demir | Açelya Atakişi | Tolga Köroğlu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Antropoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

İstanbul Antropoloji Dergisi Issue 3, pp.49-78

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001311209

pISSN:

2822-3365