Ancient Cemetery Reveals Unique Burial Practices with Insect Jewelry
"The discovery of a Phyllobius viridicollis beetle ornament in a cremation grave shows diverse use of organic materials in funerary rites and, with dandelion pollen, helps date the burial season."
Contemporary representation of the beetle and the remains found.(photo credit: J. Józefczuk, J. Kania y A. Hałuszko in Hałuszko et al., 2025)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF