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[Determination of age based on the skeleton].

H F Brettel

    Zeitschrift Fur Rechtsmedizin. Journal of Legal Medicine
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 2500-year-old skeleton revealed a dental age discrepancy due to prehistoric wear. Researchers determined the individual was approximately 35 years old, aligning bone and tooth age estimates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Archaeology
    • Paleontology
    • Forensic Anthropology

    Context:

    • Discovery of a skeleton buried 40-100 cm deep.
    • Bones were light, porous, and partially degraded.
    • Significant age discrepancy noted between bone and dental indicators.

    Purpose:

    • To resolve the age discrepancy in the skeletal remains.
    • To accurately determine the age of the individual based on multiple indicators.
    • To understand the impact of prehistoric lifestyle on dental wear.

    Summary:

    • A skeleton unearthed showed bones suggesting an age of 30-40 years, while teeth indicated an older individual.
    • A neck chain, identified as a precursor to Celtic torques, dated the skeleton to approximately 2500 years old.
    • Prehistoric dental wear patterns explained the discrepancy, establishing the individual's age closer to the bone estimate of 35 years.

    Impact:

    • Provides insights into age estimation methods in archaeology.
    • Highlights the influence of diet and lifestyle on dental morphology in ancient populations.
    • Contributes to understanding human remains from the Iron Age or earlier Celtic periods.

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