Typologies des sépultures collectives et chronométrie. Les sites funéraires du 4e au 2e millénaire avant notre ère du bassin nord occidental de la Méditerranée

A comprehensive analysis of collective burial sites from the 4th to 2nd millennium BCE in the northwestern Mediterranean reveals distinct typologies and chronological patterns. The study, based on 166 radiocarbon dates from 83 archaeological sites, identifies six main categories: dolmens, caves (both natural and modified), hypogea, simple pits, and complex pits. Key findings indicate that dolmens and caves were used synchronously from the mid-4th millennium BCE, while complex pits are documented exclusively in Catalonia. Hypogea and simple pits appear later, suggesting regional variations in burial practices. This work establishes a foundational database for future research, emphasizing the need for additional radiocarbon dating, particularly for Catalan dolmens, to refine chrono-cultural interpretations.

Clop, X., Majό, T., Bec Drelon, N., Le Roy, M., & Schmitt, A. (2022). Typologies des sépultures collectives et chronométrie. Les sites funéraires du 4e au 2e millénaire avant notre ère du bassin nord occidental de la Méditerranée. Rencontre Autour Des Typo-Chronologies Des Tombes À Inhumation, 255–281. https://doi.org/10.4000/12pga