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Conservation-restoration of bone, horn, and antler objects involves the processes by which the deterioration of objects either containing or made from bone, horn, and antler is contained and prevented. Their use has been documented throughout history in many societal groups as these materials are durable, plentiful, versatile, and naturally ...
Since his discovery in 1996, his fate has been the topic of great controversy. As one of the oldest well-preserved ancient skeletons found in America, scientists are eager to conduct various testing on the remains. Native American groups, however, have been adamantly calling for his repatriation and reburial, as per their traditions. [28]
This category is intended for individual human remains, or archaeological cemeteries, from the Neolithic onward. For notable Homo sapiens fossils of the Mesolithic, use the Category:Mesolithic Homo sapiens fossils sub-category.
A skeleton in a bioarchaeology lab Paleodemography studies demographic characteristics of past populations. [ 5 ] Bioarchaeologists use paleodemography to create life tables , a type of cohort analysis , to understand zdemographic characteristics (such as risk of death or sex ratio ) of a given age cohort within a population.
Ancient DNA extracted from skeletons in burial sites across England shows evidence of mass migration from Europe and movement of people from as far as West Africa, challenging perceptions that ...
Reconstruction is "returning a place to a known earlier state; distinguished from restoration by the introduction of new material into the fabric." [ 18 ] The aim of reconstruction is to "preserve and reveal the aesthetic and historic value of the monument and is based on respect for original material and authentic documents."
Most ancient Greek pottery is terracotta, a type of earthenware ceramic, dating from the 11th century BCE through the 1st century CE. The objects are usually excavated from archaeological sites in broken pieces, or shards, and then reassembled. Some have been discovered intact in tombs. Professional conservator-restorers, often in collaboration ...
Paleoradiology (ancient radiology) is the study of archaeological remains through the use of radiographic techniques, such as X-ray, CT (computer tomography) and micro-CT scans. [1] It is predominately used by archaeologists and anthropologists to examine mummified remains due to its non-invasive nature. [ 2 ]