Abstract
In this paper we stress the importance of a chronological approach to bioarchaeological and palaeopathological research, illustrating the key value of correct dating in the reconstruction of the history of diseases and civilisations. With this aim in mind, we present five case studies (from prehistoric times to the late Middle Ages) in which either archaeological or radiocarbon dating proved instrumental in answering research questions ranging from the antiquity of a pathological condition to the identification of historical remains.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Environmental Archaeology |
Early online date | 30 Mar 2021 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 30 Mar 2021 |
Keywords
- anthropology
- Chronology
- contextualisation
- identification
- palaeopathology
- radiocarbon dating