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  • Forensic Anthropology
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  • Archaeology

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  • Determining the origin of skeletal remains found in the field is crucial in forensic investigations.
  • Remains may originate from criminal activity, accidents, erosion, or burial sites.
  • Forensic anthropologists utilize discovery location, remains' condition, and associated artifacts to identify origin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify indicators that human remains originated from a cemetery.
  • To aid forensic anthropologists in distinguishing cemetery-exhumed remains from other sources.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 168 exhumations of unclaimed human remains.
  • Systematic description of artifacts found with the remains.
  • Detailed examination of the condition of the skeletal remains.

Main Results:

  • Specific artifacts and conditions of remains were identified as indicative of cemetery origin.
  • The study provides a descriptive basis for recognizing cemetery-associated human remains.
  • Data collected from Terrassa cemetery (Catalonia, Spain) serves as a case study.

Conclusions:

  • The condition of remains and associated artifacts are valuable indicators of cemetery origin.
  • This research contributes practical data for forensic anthropological casework.
  • Understanding these indicators enhances the accuracy of origin determination for unidentified human remains.