concept   burial sites
culture   Ancient Greece
statement   Ancient Greeks believed that burial sites were essential for proper funeral rites and passage to the afterlife.
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1 burial mounds Greece Associated with ancient Greek and Hellenistic cultures, often located in Mediterranean landscapes 1
2 burial sites Ancient Greece Burial sites are important for proper funeral rites and are believed to ensure the passage to the afterlife, often accompanied by offerings to the deceased. 1
3 cemeteries Greece In Greece, it is traditional to place flowers on the graves and visit cemeteries on significant religious days like Easter Sunday. 1