Prone burial, a unique funerary practice involving burying the deceased face down, is prevalent across various prehistoric cultures worldwide. This burial custom can be classified into three categories:normal burial, accidental burial, and special burial. The normal burial category, observed in the Majiabang culture, Majiayao culture, and Qijia culture, reflects shared cultural traditions and religious beliefs within specific ethnic groups during particular times and places, serving as a cultural identifier. Special burial practices hold original religious significance, illustrating ancestral attitudes towards non-standard deaths within their communities. Furthermore, the choice of Prone burial often serves utilitarian purposes, benefiting the living in practical ways.
Prehistoric ageProne burialBurial customsEthnic groups
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