Horse burials

Horse burials involve the practice of surrounding horses with graves or placing them in designated burial sites, often indicating their significance to a culture, such as their role in transportation, warfare, or spiritual beliefs. These burials can be elaborate or simple and are sometimes associated with rituals or honoring important animals. Archaeologists study horse burials to understand historical human-animal relationships, societal structure, and cultural practices of ancient societies. The preservation of horse remains helps reveal insights into past domestication, economic importance, and ceremonial traditions surrounding these animals.