In Turkey, archaeologists have found an ancient cemetery where unique burials were held. writes about it Phys.org With reference to Antiquity magazine.
They were discovered in the cult archaeological site Sagalassos. In 333, Alexander the Great came here with his army.
The cemetery in Sagalassos differs from other Roman tombs of that period in the method of cremation. It was reported that the bodies of the deceased were cremated at the scene. After that, they were buried under a layer of lime and brick. Intentionally bent nails were found in the tomb itself.
Experts believe that unique funeral rites were held here. Archaeologists believed that the buried feared some form of revenge for the dead. Twisted nails can act as a “magic barrier”. Perhaps they were laid around the ashes.
previously discovered Grave of babies in Ladoga cemetery. It was noted that no written source mentions the tens of burials west of Staraya Ladoga. It used to be farmland.