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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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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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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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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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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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An Osteoarchaeological Guideline for the Study of Commingled Burnt Human Remains
The excavation of burnt human remains derived particularly from collective burials in a commingled state of deposition requires expertise and meticulous documentation. A multidisciplinary perspective enhances our perception of the depositional history as well as the formation mechanisms of skeletal assemblages.Chatzikonstantinou, Ioannis +1 more
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Some Highlights From 2024: A Year in Review at the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
International Journal of OsteoarchaeologyR. Bendrey, Piers D. Mitchell
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