The changing funerary world of Roman Cyrene

Roman Cyrene's funerary culture underwent profound transformations during the Roman period, marked by significant changes in tomb designs and burial practices. A statistical analysis of data from the Southern Necropolis revealed intricate relationships between portrait-busts/niches and other burial features, offering new insights into chronological trends and cultural evolution. The study contextualizes these findings within the broader socio-historical framework of Cyrene, providing a comprehensive understanding of how Roman influence reshaped funerary traditions in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cherstich, L. (2011). The changing funerary world of Roman Cyrene. Libyan Studies, 42, 33–46. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0263718900004787