Secondary burial practice at megalithic jar site 1, Plain of Jars Laos

Dougald O'Reilly, Louise Shewan, Thonglith Luangkoth, Kate Domett, Sian Halcrow, Mailo Khamphouvong, Amphai Butphachit, Thongsa Sayavongkhamdy, Natasha Heap

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    Abstract

    In 2020 a Lao/Australian archaeological research team revisited one of the largest megalithic jar sites in Laos, Site 1, and undertook excavations in an effort to more fully understand the ritual practice at the site. This paper reviews previous research undertaken at the site and describes the recent excavation which revealed evidence of secondary burial practice dating to the 8th to thirteenth centuries. The research confirms the use of Site 1 as a burial site where multiple individuals were interred in secondary burials in shared mortuary contexts.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)105–117
    JournalAsian Archaeology
    Volume7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023

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