In Dijon, southern France, archaeologists discovered atypical Gallic graves dating back to the La Tene period. The graves contain 13 adults interred in circular pits, seated with their hands on their pelvises. These unique burials, lacking grave goods apart from one armring, suggest a ritualistic significance. The arrangement of the pits indicates a carefully planned layout, possibly connected to aristocratic dwellings or religious sanctuaries, aligning with patterns seen in rare similar sites across France and Switzerland, thus shedding light on Gallic customs and burial practices.
The graves discovered in Dijon show a unique burial practice where adults are seated in circular pits, with limited grave goods found, indicating a special ritual or belief.
These atypical Gallic graves reflect a distinct cultural practice during the La Tene period, suggesting an evolved approach to burial that deviates from traditional necropolis customs.
The arrangement of the seated individuals and the spacing of the pits infer a deliberate and ritualistic approach to these burials, expanding our understanding of Gallic funerary norms.
The discovery contributes to a small pool of known seated burial sites in France and Switzerland, with implications for the understanding of Gallic social and religious structures.
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