Book review of A. Tsuneki, N. Hironaga, and S. Jammo. Eds. 2022. The Neolithic Cemetery at Tell el-Kerkh. Al-Shark ˗ University of Tsukuba: Studies for West Asian Archaeology 5. Excavations Reports of Tell el-Kerkh Northwestern Syria 2. Oxford: Archaeopress.
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The edited volume “The Neolithic Cemetery at Tell el-Kerkh” by A. Tsuneki, N. Hironaga, and S. Jammo, along with contributions from six additional scholars, represents an important contribution to Near Eastern archaeology. It offers a systematically detailed examination of the Neolithic mortuary practices in the site. This volume processes and presents data from the 1997-2002 and 2005-2010 excavation seasons focusing on the discovered cemetery located in Northwest Syria. This extensive report synthesises published data as well as new evidence. This volume was selected for review due to its comprehensive scope and the unique insights into Neolithic burial practices and the social and cultural transformations of the early agricultural societies. The exceptional scale of the Tell el-Kerkh cemetery, encompassing over 240 individuals, presents an unparalleled opportunity for advancing scholarly understanding of Neolithic mortuary practices in the ancient Near East.
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