A Bioarchaeological Analysis of Antemortem Post-cranial Trauma Patterns within the Archaic Greek Cemetery of Phaleron

Summary

This is an abstract from the "The Bioarchaeology of the Phaleron Cemetery, Archaic Greece: Current Research and Insights" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

The Phaleron cemetery dates to the Greek Archaic Period (700–480 BCE), a time of great political and social upheaval. Textual accounts from the Archaic period are limited, making bioarchaeological analysis integral to understanding the lived experiences of everyday ancient Athenians. This project focuses on antemortem post-cranial trauma, examining patterns in quantity and location to better understand the activity and behavioral patterns of the individuals buried at the Phaleron cemetery. Intra-cemetery patterns of antemortem post-cranial trauma and burial contexts are also analyzed. These analyses serve to identify potential social or economic differentiations within the cemetery.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The Bioarchaeology of the Phaleron Cemetery, Archaic Greece: Current Research and Insights   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 40120.0