Definition: The Skateholm site is a Late Mesolithic settlement site in the Scania region of Sweden, dated between 5250-3700 BC. The site is located on a lagoon in southern coastal Scania and was occupied for about 1000 years. Several huts arranged in a village community and at least 90 burials have been excavated to date, most recently by Lars Larsson of the University of Lund. The most famous burial investigated is that of an adult male cradling a small child; Larsson's investigations of late have been on the interment of grave goods.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
