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A re‐evaluation of Kulubnarti: A synthesis of the osteoarchaeological evidence
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2020AbstractThe medieval Nubian cemeteries at Kulubnarti (R and S) have greatly impacted bioarchaeological knowledge. Recent dating of the cemeteries showed they are contemporaries, contrary to prior conclusions that the R cemetery was later in date. Four lines of evidence used to argue for socio‐economic status (SES) differences between the cemeteries in ...
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Osteoarchaeology with the WEA in Sheffield
2012This resource is a single blog post created as part of the Day of Archaeology initiative. The Day of Archaeology project aimed to provide a window into the daily lives of archaeologists from all over the world. The project asked people working, studying or volunteering in the archaeological world to participate in a 'Day of Archaeology' each year by ...
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The first osteoarchaeological evidence of leprosy in Hungary
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 1991AbstractDuring examination of skeletal remains of a tenth century Hungarian cemetery, diagnostic features suggestive of leprosy were found in one case. The pathological changes of the skeleton consisted of rhino‐maxillary changes, concentric diaphyseal remodelling of metatarsal bones and some other features characteristic of leprosy.
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Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 2019
In paleopathology, biomechanics allows us to investigate traumas in ancient skeletal remains. The aim of our current research is to reconstruct pathomechanics, treatment and gait of an individual from a Late Medieval femur with evident bone callus.
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In paleopathology, biomechanics allows us to investigate traumas in ancient skeletal remains. The aim of our current research is to reconstruct pathomechanics, treatment and gait of an individual from a Late Medieval femur with evident bone callus.
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Human osteoarchaeology in Ireland: past, present and future
Antiquity, 2002IntroductionThe archaeological study of human skeletal remains has been undertaken in Ireland since the mid 19th century. This paper examines the development of human bone studies in Ireland up until the present day, reviews the various approaches which have been adopted, and takes a look at the formal structure of the discipline within an Irish ...
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Human osteoarchaeology in the UK 2001–2007: a bibliometric perspective
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2008AbstractBibliometric analysis of osteoarchaeology publications covering the period 2001–2007 in leading journals was carried out. The aims were two‐fold: firstly, to characterise research in this field in the UK and make comparisons with selected other countries, and secondly, to shed light on the use of skeletal collections. It was found that, since a
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In Need of a Time-Turner (Teaching Osteoarchaeology)
2014This resource is a single blog post created as part of the Day of Archaeology initiative. The Day of Archaeology project aimed to provide a window into the daily lives of archaeologists from all over the world. The project asked people working, studying or volunteering in the archaeological world to participate in a 'Day of Archaeology' each year by ...
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Complexities of the Ancient Mortuary Rite of Cremation: An Osteoarchaeological Conundrum
2016Osteological analysis of cremated bone does not focus exclusively on demographic data and pathological lesions/conditions, it also embraces a wide spectrum of themes pertaining to the mortuary rite of cremation, pyre technology, and the varied significance attributed to heat-altered bone (cremated and through other forms of modification by fire).
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