Two Late Neolithic human skeletons, a recent discovery in the Netherlands

Bibliographic Data

ID7809579
AuthorsJuliette M Pasveer (University of Groningen), H T Uytterschaut, Hilde Uytterschaut (0000-0002-6299-0009, University of Groningen)
Year1992
Volume2
Issue1
Pages1-14
Publication date1992-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/oa.1390020102
OpenAlexW2019021602
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited18

Recently, two Late Neolithic skeletons belonging to the Single Grave Culture (ca. 4500 BP) were discovered in the province of North‐Holland. It is the first time that such complete and well‐preserved skeletons of this age have been found in The Netherlands. Both skeletons were subjected to an extensive and close examination in order to gain more information about these two individuals and their way of life. Application of different methods resulted in the determination of the sex (a male and a female), the age at death and the stature of the skeletons. Pathological features could be established in the female skeleton by means of radiography. The male skeleton was incomplete owing to animal scavenging. The tooth marks on the bones were studied in an attempt to discover the circumstances of death. In order to obtain information about the diet of the two individuals, the dental microwear and the remains of plaque and calculus were investigated. This investigation demonstrates the importance of physical anthropological studies with regard to the reconstruction of life in the past

Archaeology · Bioarchaeology · Biology · Geography · Human skeleton · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies · Paleopathology and ancient diseases · Anatomy

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