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Scientific studies at prehistoric, protohistoric and early historic Mohawk burial sites indicate that bodies were not burned but buried. In the early historic period burials normally took place away from populated areas in burial grounds, with the body laid fully extended and accompanied by grave goods. Burial grounds were often located to the west of a village site and some distance from it, presumably for fear of restless spirits.

The grave goods might include a few European items such as a knife or axe, along with native pottery, beads and smoking pipes.

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