Beaker People: Burial Practices and Cultural Exchange

This chapter explores the burial practices of the Beaker people, including their inhumation and cremation methods, and how these reflect societal norms and gender distinctions. It discusses the geographical spread of Beaker settlements in Britain, contrasting their mobile lifestyle with Neolithic farming communities while highlighting cultural exchanges with continental Europe. Additionally, it examines the lasting genetic legacy of the Beaker people and how their distinct pottery style marked the endpoint of their era around 1800 BC.