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Understanding Sarcophagi Through History by Gajoo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses sarcophagi, which are stone coffins or funeral receptacles for corpses. Sarcophagi were commonly carved in stone and displayed above ground. The word sarcophagus comes from Greek words meaning "flesh-eating stone." Ancient Romans commonly used sarcophagi until early Christians preferred underground burials. In later periods, sarcophagi became symbols of status and continued to be used for important figures. False sarcophagi also became popular memorials in cemeteries through the 19th
- Author
- Gajoo
- Language
- EN