The necropolis of Hesban : a typology of tombs / by S. Douglas Waterhouse ; with contributions by Anne L. Grauer and George J. Armelagos, Howard P. Krug.

Author/creator Waterhouse, S. Douglas
Format Book
Publication InfoBerrien Springs, Mich. : Andrews University Press in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology, Andrews University, ©1998.
Descriptionxv, 205 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects

Other author/creatorGrauer, Anne L., 1958-
Other author/creatorArmelagos, George J.
Other author/creatorKrug, Howard P.
Other author/creatorAndrews University. Institute of Archaeology.
SeriesHesban ; 10
Hesban ; 10. ^A218178
Contents A preview of tomb types in the Roman and Byzantine cemeteries of Hesban / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type I : chamber tombs with loculi radiating from the chamber / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type II : horizontal shaft tombs ending in a single loculus or chamber / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type III : chamber tombs with adjoining arching alcoves (arcosolia) containing sunken or trough graves / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type IV : chamber tombs with both loculi and arcosolia / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type V : vertical shaft tombs having a rectangular shape / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Tomb type VI : natural caves used as burial sites / S. Douglas Waterhouse -- Skeletal biology of Hesban : a biocultural interpretation / Anne L. Grauer and George J. Armelagos -- Comparative Roman-Byzantine tombs in Transjordan / Howard P. Krug -- Appendix A: Miscellaneous tomb probes / Howard P. Krug -- Appendix B: Objects list / Howard P. Krug.
Local noteJoyner-FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, HESBAN, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER DS153.3 .H47.
General note"A joint publication of the Institute of Archaeology and Andrews University Press"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98074619
ISBN0943872235