An Archaeological Study of Human Decapitation Burials An Archaeological Study of Human Decapitation Burials Katie Tucker Pen & Sword2015Hardback256pp Illustrated232x155mm 9781473825512 Product Code: 509489 Details When a number of Roman graves with decapitated skeletons were discovered near York, the popular explanation was that heads were ritually removed after... DetailsBackDetailsWhen a number of Roman graves with decapitated skeletons were discovered near York, the popular explanation was that heads were ritually removed after death to prevent ghosts returning to haunt the living. Katie Tucker, the human remains archaeologist at the site, analysed the burials and found no evidence to support that theory. Her in-depth study of the archaeological and osteological aspects of human decapitation burials, particularly the evidence for trauma in the skeletal remains, argues that decapitation was the cause of death.See MoreSee Less publ £25.00now £9.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesArchaeologyTagsBritish & Irish historyClassical history / civilisationGreek & Roman archaeologySociology