% pubman genre = article @article{item_3654338, title = {{Visible and invisible deathscapes of Iron Age Philistia}}, author = {Maeir, Aren M. and Stockhammer, Philipp W.}, language = {eng}, issn = {2948-040X}, doi = {10.70967/2948-040X.2251}, year = {2025}, abstract = {{This paper reviews the existing evidence of burial practices in the southern coastal plain of Israel, the region called Philistia, where the {\textquoteleft}Philistine{\textquoteright} culture was identified. The multifaceted character of the burial practices in Iron Age Philistia are explained considering the complex and entangled nature of a migrating community, with its diverse origins and influences. Based on the accumulated data, it is suggested that the novel burial practices of the Philistines reflect a pragmatic development, typical of a people on the move, alongside a desire to distinguish themselves from the local population. {\copyright} 2025 Israel Antiquities Authority. All rights reserved.}}, journal = {{{\textquotesingle}Atiqot}}, volume = {117}, eid = {3}, }