Death
Most burial sites for children were not as elaborate as adult burial sites. "Infants/toddlers generally lacked offerings… for who died before reaching the age of five, the only elaboration or special treatment consisted of inclusion within a probable family group…" However, some burial sites for children did contain more gifts than other youngsters. This suggests that the family had a great deal of remorse, and/or the child had high standings.
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