Nicola Laneri

Associate Professor of Ancient Near East Archaeology and Art History, University of Catania, Italy

Nicola Laneri is associate professor of ancient Near East archaeology and art history at the University of Catania, Italy.

Written by Nicola Laneri

Photo of ancient clay sculptures of human heads partially buried in dirt, showing worn and textured surfaces.
DEATH AND DYING

Why ancient Mesopotamians buried their dead beneath the floor

In an age before photos or audio recordings, people found other ways to stay sensorially connected to their deceased

by Nicola Laneri