tombthats
Tombthats are a fictional category used to describe a class of memorials whose design foregrounds dialogue between the viewer and the deceased. The term is not widely used in professional archaeology and is mainly found in speculative discussions, contemporary art criticism, and design discourse.
Design and features: Tombthats typically take the form of upright slabs, wall panels, or architectural inserts
Context and use: In speculative literature and art practice, tombthats explore memory, mortality, and the ethics
Variants: Some discussions distinguish participatory tombthats, which invite audience actions to reveal a memory or story,
See also: memorial, grave marker, public art, interactive installation, memorial design.