Why different cultures throughout history have gathered and displayed human remains
In short: While the practice of creating ossuaries might appear macabre to modern sensibilities, the organized collection and display of bones has been a widespread human tradition spanning multiple continents and eras.
This video examines the history of ossuaries—the process of removing remains from graves to collect and often decorate them. Far from being a modern anomaly, this practice has appeared across various cultures and continents from prehistory into the relatively recent past.
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