Caves as ritual spaces in later prehistoric Europe

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Buster, L., Warmenbol, E. and Mlekuž, D. 2014. Caves as ritual spaces in later prehistoric Europe. The European Archaeologist. 42, pp. 47-49.
AuthorsBuster, L., Warmenbol, E. and Mlekuž, D.
KeywordsCaves; Prehistoric; Europe; Ritual
Year2014
JournalThe European Archaeologist
Journal citation42, pp. 47-49
PublisherEuropean Association of Archaeologists
ISSN1022-0135
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