Kasnosrednjovjekovna nekropola u Čelebićima kod Konjica
Late Medieval necropolis in Čelebići near Konjic

Summary/Abstract: On the site of Mravinjac in Čelebići near Konjic, there have been discovered and partially explored Late medieval necropolis. There have been excavated nearly half of their size with 27 well preserved or damaged graves and skeletons. None of these examined graves have not content any findings or belongings. The exception is made in graves number: 2, 8, 22 and 23, where are stated wood remains, probably from the coffin. Position of the arms of diseased implies on three ways of placement: arms are laid down next to the body; arms crossed or placed above the pelvis, or the combination of the two principles- one arm laid next to the body and other one is over the pelvis. Late Medieval necropolis in Čelebići is typical by its grave construction, made by stone plates which are used for walls and covers. In one case, skeleton of a child is covered with stone plates like the” tent with a ridge”. In a favor to dating this necropolis in a period of Late middle ages speak two facts. First one is referred to the less known fact that on this site until some time ago existed small group of tomb stones. This dating is also confirmed by a lack of a grave goods, which is related to a long process of disappearance custom of placing personal belongings next to diseased body, definitely by the influence of Christianity.

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