The Content Analysis of Tabriz Epitaphs

In ancient times, an ordinary stone or a combination of several stones was placed on top of the burial site to indicate the burial place of the deceased. Due to the population growth and the expansion of cemeteries, the name, surname, date of death, and relatives were engraved on the tombstone to indicate the deceased quickly. Limited studies have addressed the importance of epitaphs and keeping the memory of the deceased alive through linguistic tools. Some dissertations and several Iranian and non-Iranian studies were also found. However, only a handful of linguistic research has been conducted on epitaphs in Iran.