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Dissection and Flat-mounting of the Threespine Stickleback Branchial Skeleton
Published on: May 7, 2016
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Summary
Recent excavations uncovered 11 Imperial Age cemeteries near Rome, revealing 6061 tombs and 5280 analyzed skeletons from the 1st-3rd centuries AD. This study provides crucial data on Roman burial practices and demographics.
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Physical Anthropology
Context:
- Excavations in Rome's Suburbiumn
- Imperial Age burial sites
Purpose:
- Analyze 11 cemeteries (1st-3rd centuries AD)
- Anthropological study of 5280 skeletons
- Database creation for 6061 tombs
Summary:
- Uncovered numerous Imperial Age burial grounds
- Investigated 6061 tombs and analyzed 5280 skeletons
- Standardized data collection for Roman burial analysis
Impact:
- Provides extensive data on Roman burial practices
- Facilitates further research into Imperial Age populations
- Establishes a comprehensive database for archaeological study
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