Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (19.2007(2010))

TELL QARAMEL

SYRIA

Grave 4 was located in the northeastern
part of the square. The grave pit (about
0.50 m in diameter) was surrounded by
large, flat stones [Fig. 15]. The body, which
was found in a sitting, embryonic position,


Fig. 14. Square L-4 b,d/M-4 a,c. Grave 3
(Photo R.F. Mazurowski)

had been decapitated. The neck of the
deceased was lowered between the knees
and the torso was facing north. A few flint
arrowheads and stone beads were found
near the skeleton.


Fig. 15. Square L-4b,d /M-4a,c. Grave 4
(Photo R.F. Mazurowski)


Fig. 16. Square L-4h,d /M-4a,c. Graves 5, 6, 7, 8
(Photo R.F. Mazurowski)

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Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean 19, Reports 2007