Seminar: Frédérique VALENTIN
13 DECEMBER 19
Speaker: Dr. Frédérique VALENTIN (French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS))
Title:
Becoming Polynesian: An Analysis Based on Funerary Data Recorded at Talasiu Site, Kingdom of Tonga
Date: Friday, December 13, 2019. 2:00 p.m.Venue: Room 201, Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
Abstract:
Archaeological excavations at Talasiu midden site, in Tonga, Western Polynesia, has revealed the oldest Polynesian burials known so far, dating to 2600 years ago. In this talk, the description of the burials at Talasiu, using principles and methodology of archaeothanatology, is contrasted with linguistic reconstructions of mortuary and ritual behaviors proposed for the Ancestral Polynesian Society, and with archaeological information on post 700BP Tonga burial practices, highlighting the complexity of Polynesian culture formation.
Organizers:
- EFEO Taipei Center
- Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
The talk will be given in english.
lecture
Title:
Becoming Polynesian: An Analysis Based on Funerary Data Recorded at Talasiu Site, Kingdom of Tonga
Date: Friday, December 13, 2019. 2:00 p.m.Venue: Room 201, Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
Abstract:
Archaeological excavations at Talasiu midden site, in Tonga, Western Polynesia, has revealed the oldest Polynesian burials known so far, dating to 2600 years ago. In this talk, the description of the burials at Talasiu, using principles and methodology of archaeothanatology, is contrasted with linguistic reconstructions of mortuary and ritual behaviors proposed for the Ancestral Polynesian Society, and with archaeological information on post 700BP Tonga burial practices, highlighting the complexity of Polynesian culture formation.
Organizers:
- EFEO Taipei Center
- Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
The talk will be given in english.
lecture