burial goods

Burial goods are items placed in graves or tombs alongside the deceased, reflecting the beliefs and customs of a culture regarding death and the afterlife. These goods can include personal belongings, tools, jewelry, or symbolic objects intended to accompany the deceased in the afterlife or to honor their status in life. The practice varies widely across cultures and historical periods, often revealing insights into the society’s values, beliefs, and practices concerning life, death, and the spiritual world. Archaeologists study these goods to better understand ancient civilizations and their rituals surrounding death.