Archaeology & Bioarchaeology
Learning Objectives Distinguish between archaeology and bioarchaeology Identify research interests of bioarchaeologists Describe how the interpretation of material and skeletal remains are interrelated
What is Bioarchaeology? Interpretation of ______________ from skeletal remains Focus: ___________________________ Where does the archaeology come into play? Applies physical anthropological methods to
What is Bioarchaeology? The study of the ______________________ of the archaeological record How? Exploring bone, bone chemistry, and DNA preserved in human tissues to: 1. 2. Analyze evidence for biological stress in archaeological populations
Why Examine the Bones? Reveal information ___________________ People’s _______________ how long they lived, what sex they were, what illnesses or diseases they suffered from, what sorts of food they ate, what genetic ancestry they had etc
Bioarchaeology Environment (external factors) 1. 2. 3. 4. Activity related injury (stress) Inter-personal violence
Conflict in the Past Various lines of evidence Such as???? _________________ ______________________
'Scandinavian Vikings' -- Skeletons Found
'Scandinavian Vikings' -- Skeletons Found