headstones (tombstones)
- Scope note
- Stones, usually upright, placed at the top of graves, that is, over the head of the interred body; generally includes an inscription noting the name and life and death dates of the deceased. For upright grave or commemorative stones in an ancient context, prefer "funerary stelea."
- Date of creation: 09-Dec-2024
Accepted term: 09-Dec-2024