Entomological analysis for archeological reconstruction and conservation strategies design
The mummies of Cerreto di Spoleto (Central Italy)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5254602 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Agata Lunardini (0000-0001-5491-1617, University of Pisa), Giuseppina Carta (0000-0002-0593-2697, University of Genoa), Lorenzo Costantini (0000-0002-3444-0018, International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies), Minozzi (0000-0003-3303-0014, University of Pisa), Giuffra (0000-0001-9108-039X, University of Pisa), Giorgia Giordani (0000-0003-1826-7814), Vanin (0000-0003-1676-5916, Institute for the Study of Anthropic Impact and Sustainability in the Marine Environment, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1866-9557 • E-ISSN: 1866-9565 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12520-023-01851-z |
| OpenAlex | W4386714442 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
Insects found in archeological contexts provide useful information for reconstructing past events. In the context of funerary archeology, insects may help in reconstructing funerary practices or rituals, and in the understanding of the taphonomic processes. Furthermore, studying these insects is fundamental for developing effective conservation strategies for cultural heritage. This article focuses on the entomological investigation of four mummies (nineteenth century) discovered in the church of Santa Maria Annunziata (Cerreto di Spoleto, Central Italy). The research aimed to verify and eventually support archeological hypotheses about the four bodies and to plan an effective conservation strategy. The predominant findings were Diptera puparia and adult Coleoptera. Alongside, common species typical of the hypogean burial, such asHydrotaea capensisand several mycetophilous (mold feeder) species were also collected. The presence of blowfly remains (Calliphoridae) would suggest that the bodies were exposed before burial
Archaeology · Context (archaeology · Excavation · Geography · Taphonomy · Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies · Paleopathology and ancient diseases · Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
The Routledge Handbook of Material Culture in Early Modern Europe
Environmental necrophagous fauna selection in a funerary hypogeal context
The scientific study of mummies
The Miles Method of Assessing Age from Tooth Wear Revisited
Flies, Mochicas and burial practices
Brief communication
State of the art of the funerary archaeoentomological investigations in Italy
Bias and potential misinterpretations in the analysis of insects collected from human remains of archaeological interest
L'Archéoentomologie funéraire
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |