Odartsi, volume II contains the results of the archaeological investigation of two cemeteries located near the medieval Bulgarian settlement in the area of Odartsi village, Northeastern Bulgaria. The work consists of introduction, three chapters, bibliography, catalogue of the graves and supplements (plans, tables, figures and plates).

Table of contents /summary/

Introduction

Chapter One. The Cemeteries

Topography and Surface Indication of the Graves

Grave Constructions

Position of Skeletons

Orietation

Anatomical Study

Rituals against Reincarnation and Diseases

Animal Bones in Graves

Chapter Two. Grave Goods

Adornments

Adornments for Head Decoration

Beads

Pendants

Trinklers

Medallions

Bone Pendants

Braceltes

Rings

Adornments for dress Decoration

Buttons

Buckles

Loops

Appliques

Remains of Cloth and Threads

Everyday Life Objects

Playing Objects

Military Life Objects

Coins

Chapter Three. Ethnical Attribution and Dating of the Cemeteries

Conclusion

Plates

Summary in English

Appendix: Y. Yordanov, Br. Dimitrova. Data about Anthropologival Investigation of the Buried in the Medieval Necropolis No. 2 — Nivata of Odartsi Village, Dobrich Region, XIth Century

Appendix: L. Ninov. Animal Bones from Necropolises near the Village of Odartsi

Одърци. Том 2: Некрополи от ХI век

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