LA TUMBA 3 DE TABAYÁ (ASPE, ALICANTE) Y EL USO DE LA MADERA EN EL REGISTRO FUNERARIO ARGÁRICO

Abstract

The analysis of some wooden remains found in the Argaric settlement of Tabayá (Aspe, Alicante) is presented. They come from Tomb 3, a pit or covacha type burial that was partially closed with planks. Although it is rarely documented in the north-eastern part of the Argaric territory, the use of wood is not exceptional in the context of Argaric funerary practices. A review of the available record throughout the Argaric territory shows that graves provide, on the other hand, the most favourable context for the conservation of wood, which was used both for the construction of the tombs and for the elaboration of handles and other tools deposited inside.