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Auditory ossicles in archaeological skeletal material from medieval Denmark.

M Qvist1, A M Grøntved

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum
|July 26, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Archaeological auditory ossicles from early medieval Denmark yielded high recovery rates. These findings support their use in palaeopathology and population genetics studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Archaeology
  • Bioarchaeology
  • Paleopathology

Background:

  • Auditory ossicles are crucial for hearing and can preserve well in archaeological contexts.
  • Previous studies on archaeological ossicles have faced challenges with low recovery rates.
  • Early medieval skeletal materials offer a unique window into past populations.

Observation:

  • Two skeletal assemblages from early medieval Denmark were analyzed for auditory ossicles.
  • A total of 1,309 ossicles were recovered, representing 23% and 55% of expected in vivo ossicles.
  • These recovery percentages are among the highest reported in archaeological studies.

Findings:

  • The high yield of auditory ossicles from these Danish sites is significant.
  • The recovered ossicles are suitable for detailed palaeopathological analysis.

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  • Morphometric data from these ossicles can inform population genetics and taxonomic studies.

    • Implications:

    • This study demonstrates the potential of archaeological auditory ossicles for robust scientific analysis.
    • High recovery rates enhance the value of ossicles for understanding ancient ear diseases like chronic otitis media and otosclerosis.
    • Morphological analysis of these ossicles can contribute to understanding human migration and population dynamics in early medieval Europe.