Similar "jar burial" practices have been found in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Israel, where large ceramic vessels often served as a "cradle" for infant burials, symbolizing a return to the womb. 2. Classic Horror Fiction: "The Jar" by Ray Bradbury
These jars date from 500 BC to 500 AD . Archaeologists believe they were used by ancient tribes for ritualistic burials , where bodies were placed inside to decompose before the bones were moved to a final resting place. Download Corpse jar
The most famous real-world "corpse jars" are the thousands of massive stone vessels found in the in northern Laos. Similar "jar burial" practices have been found in
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Local folklore tells a more "epic" story, claiming the jars were built by a race of giants to store vast amounts of wine to celebrate a great military victory.