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Figure 2.1 — Levantine Burials
Skhul (~120 ka): red ochre burials and shell ornaments; Qafzeh (~92 ka): child with deer antlers,
shells, and symbolic burial practices → flashes of symbolism without tradition.
Images (clockwise from top left): (1) Skeletons in situ at Qafzeh Cave showing
intentional burial; (2) Perforated shells used as ornaments; (3) In situ preserved
remains with overlay (e.g., Qafzeh 15); (4) Skhul Cave site contextual photo.
1.Qafzeh Double Burial SkeletonThe image from the Qafzeh Cave
excavations, showing skeletal remains in situ (likely Qafzeh
individuals).Illustrating intentional interment and posture of burials.
2.Perforated Shell Ornaments from Qafzeh CaveA photograph of
Glycymeris shells or related shell adornments that were discovered in a
Levantine context, possibly used as decoration.Visualizing the “shells”
component of the Qafzeh burial.
3.Partially Preserved Qafzeh Skeleton with Diagram OverlayA combined
image of a destroyed or partial skeleton with diagrammatic emphasis (e.g.,
Qafzeh 15).Combining artistic captioning with actual archaeological
evidence.
4.Skhul Cave Site EntranceA photograph of the Skhul Cave entrance and
surrounding cave structure.A sense of location and context, though not a
burial image per se.