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HIGH PRIESTESSES OF COPPER AGE SPAIN.
| Title: | HIGH PRIESTESSES OF COPPER AGE SPAIN. |
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| Authors: | WEISS, DANIEL (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Archaeology. May/Jun2024, Vol. 77 Issue 3, p46-53. 8p. 13 Color Photographs. |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the discovery of two ancient tombs in southwestern Spain that shed light on the power and influence held by women during the Copper Age, nearly 5,000 years ago. The first tomb, known as the Montelirio tholos, contained the remains of at least 15 female individuals, buried with elaborate outfits and a variety of valuable grave goods. The second tomb, belonging to a woman called the Ivory Lady, contained even more impressive grave goods, challenging the assumption that men held leadership roles during this time period. The article also explores the spiritual practices and significance of these burials, suggesting that the women may have held positions of authority and religious prestige. [Extracted from the article] |
| Subject Terms: | *Grave goods, *Tombs, Copper Age, Mercury vapor, Asiatic elephant, Power (Social sciences), Mercury sulfide |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain |
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| ISSN: | 00038113 |
| Database: | Art & Architecture Complete |
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