Enterramientos en iglesias de BizkaiaLas necrópolis interiores de Santo Tomás Apóstol (Arrázua), Santa María de Idibaltzaga (Errigoiti), Santa María de Uríbarri (Durango), San Agustín de Etxebarria, San Martín de Arteaga (Zamudio), Santa María (Güeñes), San Pedro de Romaña (Trucíos)
- C. de la Rúa
- M.D. del Monte
- J. Orúe
ISSN: 0214-7971
Year of publication: 1996
Issue: 23
Pages: 5-110
Type: Article
More publications in: Kobie. Paleoantropología
Abstract
This paper arose from a project commissioned by the Diputación Foral (Provincial Council) of Bizkaia's Historie Heritage Directorate, which was designed to evaluate the anthopological interest of church cemeteries, as an aid in planning future interventions affecting such areas. Seven representative churches in Bizkaia were chosen, with two soundings being performed in each. Archaeological evidence and documentary data were used to establish the size and structure of the cemeteries, time-scale of use, burial practices and other related features of burials such as funeral rites. Anthropological information supplied by the bones recovered was also evaluated with a view to further studies of inchurch necropolis.