Some thoughts on the “Hellenistic Necropolis”
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As a key element in the urban landscape of the Hellenistic period, the “Hellenistic necropolis” not only functioned as a burial ground but also as a field on which social status, identity, and the interplay of cultural influences were represented. Drawing from observations on the architectural forms, layout, and cultural significance of notable necropoleis such as those at Alexandria and Aigai, these notes, part of the author’s forthcoming monograph on death and burial in Hellenistic period, stress how the “Hellenistic necropolis” reflects the Hellenistic world’s multifaceted nature. Furthermore, the influence of local customs and multiculturalism on funerary architecture, and the broader implications of necropoleis for understanding social hierarchy and cultural memory are examined.References
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