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The archaeological site of Sissi, seen from the north. The white dotted line indicates the limits of the cemetery (Zones 1 & 9) Credit: Belgian School at Athens, N. Kress). Credit: S. Déderix et al., Antiquity (2025)

Ancient Cretans ‘Killed’ Their Tombs in Symbolic Feasts 4,000 Years Ago

24 April 2025

An international team of archaeologists has unveiled a remarkable ritual practiced by the ancient Cretans, revealing how they symbolically “killed”...

Ancient Cretans ‘Killed’ Their Tombs in Symbolic Feasts 4,000 Years Ago

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