An archaeometric study of Balearic limeburials: analyzing an enigmatic funerary practice of the Balearic protohistoric communities. Ghent University
The Balearic islands, Mallorca and Menorca, were characterized by a
specific funerary ritual during the Iron Age which used fragmented
limestone at the cremation process. These cremated remains and
lime fragments were afterwards deposited with funerary goods in
caves and rock shelters. The aim of this study is multifold and wants
to unravel the different questions on this unique practice. When was
cremation ...