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Elliott, S., Maezumi, S. Y., Robinson, M., Burn, M., Gosling, W. D., Mickleburgh, H., . . . Beier, Z. J. M. (2024). The legacy of 1300 years of land use in Jamaica. Journal of Island & Coastal Archaeology, 19(2), 312-343
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The legacy of 1300 years of land use in Jamaica
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2024 (English)In: Journal of Island & Coastal Archaeology, ISSN 1556-4894, E-ISSN 1556-1828, Vol. 19, no 2, p. 312-343Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Despite decades of archaeological research on Jamaica, little is known about how settlers influenced landscape change on the island over time. Here, we examine the impact of human occupation through a multi-proxy approach using phytolith, charcoal, and stratigraphic analyses. White Marl was a continuously inhabited village settlement (ca. 1050-450 cal yrs BP) with large mounded midden areas, precolonial house structures, and human landscape management practices. We have shown that the local vegetation at White Marl was directly affected by human settlement through the use of agroforestry and burning, and suggest that fire was used to modify vegetation. Manioc phytoliths were found throughout human occupation and are broadly associated with increases in evidence for burning, suggesting fire was used to modify the landscape and clear vegetation for crop cultivation. The phytolith assemblages relate to three distinct temporal vegetation phases: (1) the earliest occupation dominated by arboreal vegetation (pre-ca. 870 cal yrs BP); (2) a transition to palm-dominated vegetation (ca. 870-670 cal yrs BP); and (3) the latest occupation representing European colonization associated with a more open, grass-dominated landscape (after ca. 670 cal yrs BP). These transitions occur independent of changes in paleoclimate records, suggesting humans were the dominant driver of vegetation change.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis Group, 2024
Keywords
Phytoliths, fire, agroforestry, vegetation modification, manioc
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-115678 (URN)10.1080/15564894.2022.2078448 (DOI)000825251400001 ()2-s2.0-85133507826 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2022-08-05 Created: 2022-08-05 Last updated: 2024-04-23Bibliographically approved
Pagan-Jimenez, J. R. & Mickleburgh, H. (2023). Caribbean Deep-Time Culinary Worlds Revealed by Ancient Food Starches: Beyond the Dominant Narratives. Journal of archaeological research, 31, 55-101
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Caribbean Deep-Time Culinary Worlds Revealed by Ancient Food Starches: Beyond the Dominant Narratives
2023 (English)In: Journal of archaeological research, ISSN 1059-0161, E-ISSN 1573-7756, Vol. 31, p. 55-101Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Analysis of starch grains recovered from ancient human dental calculus provides unique insights into the spectrum of starchy plants that were available and consumed at different spatiotemporal scales. Applying this methodological approach to a dataset of dental calculus samples from 60 individuals from different Caribbean islands, we unfold new perspectives on the culinary practices from precolonial to colonial times in this region. Our phytocultural interpretations from the studied scenarios contrast with dominant historical and archaeological narratives of the Caribbean regarding the emergence and evolution of manioc-reliant plant food systems. Instead, our analysis strongly suggests that a diversity of plant-based culinary practices was in operation throughout the islands, and over time, the switching dietary role of maize and other important economic plants such as wild marunguey, manioc, bean, and sweet potato (among others) was the trademark of ancient Caribbean culinary scapes.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2023
Keywords
Starch, Dental calculus, Culinary practices, Diet, Precolonial and colonial
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-110371 (URN)10.1007/s10814-021-09171-3 (DOI)000748451000002 ()2-s2.0-85123891239 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2022-02-15 Created: 2022-02-15 Last updated: 2023-03-08Bibliographically approved
Mickleburgh, H., Wescott, D. J., Gluschitz, S. & Klinkenberg, M. V. (2022). Exploring the use of actualistic forensic taphonomy in the study of (forensic) archaeological human burials: An actualistic experimental research programme at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS), San Marcos, Texas. In: Christopher J. Knüsel; Eline M. J. Schotsmans (Ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Archaeothanatology: (pp. 546-566). London: Routledge
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring the use of actualistic forensic taphonomy in the study of (forensic) archaeological human burials: An actualistic experimental research programme at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS), San Marcos, Texas
2022 (English)In: The Routledge Handbook of Archaeothanatology / [ed] Christopher J. Knüsel; Eline M. J. Schotsmans, London: Routledge, 2022, p. 546-566Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This chapter reviews some of the experimental forensic taphonomic research to improve the interpretation of human remains in both traditional and forensic archaeological contexts, and present the findings of an innovative on-going research programme undertaking actualistic taphonomic experiments to improve and develop archaeothanatological methods. The research programme is the first systematic study of the joint disarticulation sequence and spatial patterning of human remains allowed to decompose under controlled conditions. The ultimateaim of the programme is to lay the foundations for an actualistic framework to further develop archaeothanatology for application in both traditional archaeological as well as medico-legal contexts. Furthermore, this chapter presents the method and research protocol of 3D documentation and analysis that was developed specifically to study the spatial relation and movement ofhuman remains throughout the process of soft tissue decomposition and skeletal disarticulation. Finally, the important avenues for future development in this area of research are outlined.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
London: Routledge, 2022
Keywords
Archaeothanatology, forensic taphonomy, actualistic experiments, spatial taphonomy, human decomposition, joint disarticulation
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-108948 (URN)10.4324/9781351030625-33 (DOI)2-s2.0-85136155610 (Scopus ID)9781138492424 (ISBN)
Available from: 2022-01-10 Created: 2022-01-10 Last updated: 2022-11-16Bibliographically approved
Doro, K. O., Kolapkar, A. M., Bank, C.-G., Wescott, D. J. & Mickleburgh, H. L. (2022). Geophysical imaging of buried human remains in simulated mass and single graves: Experiment design and results from pre-burial to six months after burial. Forensic Science International, 335, Article ID 111289.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Geophysical imaging of buried human remains in simulated mass and single graves: Experiment design and results from pre-burial to six months after burial
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2022 (English)In: Forensic Science International, ISSN 0379-0738, E-ISSN 1872-6283, Vol. 335, article id 111289Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In this study, we present an experiment design and assess the capability of multiple geophysical techniques to image buried human remains in mass and individual graves using human cadavers willingly donated for scientific research. The study is part of a novel, interdisciplinary mass grave experiment established in May 2021 which consists of a mass grave with 6 human remains, 3 individual graves and two empty control graves dug to the same size as the mass grave and individual graves. Prior to establishing the graves, we conducted background measurements of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), electromagnetics (EM), and ground penetrating radar (GPR) while soil profiles were analyzed in situ after excavating the graves. All graves were also instrumented with soil sensors for monitoring temporal changes in soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity in situ. Measurements of ERT, EM and GPR were repeated 3, 37, 71 and 185 days after burial with further repeated measurements planned for another twelve months. ERT results show an initial increase in resistivity in all graves including the control graves at 3 days after burial and a continuous decrease thereafter in the mass and individual graves with the strongest decrease in the mass grave. Conductivity distribution from the EM shows a similar trend to the ERT with an initial decrease in the first 3 days after burial. Distortion in linear reflectors, presence of small hyperbolas and isolated strong amplitude reflectors in the GPR profiles across the graves is associated with known locations of the graves. These initial results validate the capability of geoelectrical methods in detecting anomalies associated with disturbed ground and human decay while GPR though show some success is limited by the geology of the site.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2022
Keywords
Geophysics, forensic human remains, mass grave, individual graves
National Category
Forensic Science Geophysics
Research subject
Natural Science, Medicine; Law; Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-111095 (URN)10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111289 (DOI)000793476700006 ()35397358 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85127527871 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Vinnova, 05211
Available from: 2022-04-01 Created: 2022-04-01 Last updated: 2022-06-14Bibliographically approved
Sguazzi, G., Mickleburgh, H., Ghignone, S., Voyron, S., Renò, F., Migliario, M., . . . Procopio, N. (2022). Microbial DNA in human nucleic acid extracts: Recoverability of the microbiome in DNA extracts stored frozen long-term and its potential and ethical implications for forensic investigation. Forensic Science International: Genetics, 59, 1-12, Article ID 102686.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Microbial DNA in human nucleic acid extracts: Recoverability of the microbiome in DNA extracts stored frozen long-term and its potential and ethical implications for forensic investigation
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2022 (English)In: Forensic Science International: Genetics, ISSN 1872-4973, E-ISSN 1878-0326, Vol. 59, p. 1-12, article id 102686Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Human DNA samples can remain unaltered for years and preserve important genetic information for forensic investigations. In fact, besides human genetic information, these extracts potentially contain additional valuable information: microbiome signatures. Forensic microbiology is rapidly becoming a significant tool for estimating post-mortem interval (PMI), and establishing cause of death and personal identity. To date, the possibility to recover unaltered microbiome signatures from human DNA extracts has not been proven. This study examines the microbiome signatures within human DNA extracts obtained from six cadavers with different PMIs, which were stored frozen for 5–16 years. Results demonstrated that the microbiome can be co-extracted with human DNA using forensic kits designed to extract the human host’s DNA from different tissues and fluids during decomposition. We compared the microbial communities identified in these samples with microbial DNA recovered from two human cadavers donated to the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS) during multiple decomposition stages, to examine whether the microbial signatures recovered from “old” (up to 16 years) extracts are consistent with those identified in recently extracted microbial DNA samples. The V4 region of 16 S rRNA gene was amplified and sequenced using Illumina MiSeq for all DNA extracts. The results obtained from the human DNA extracts were compared with each other and with the microbial DNA from the FACTS samples. Overall, we found that the presence of specific microbial taxa depends on the decomposition stage, the type of tissue, and the depositional environment. We found no indications of contamination in the microbial signatures, or any alterations attributable to the long-term frozen storage of the extracts, demonstrating that older human DNA extracts are a reliable source of such microbial signatures. No shared Core Microbiome (CM) was identified amongst the total 18 samples, but we identified certain species in association with the different decomposition stages, offering potential for the use of microbial signatures co-extracted with human DNA samples for PMI estimation in future. Unveiling the new significance of older human DNA extracts brings with it important ethical-legal considerations. Currently, there are no shared legal frameworks governing the long-term storage and use of human DNA extracts obtained from crime scene evidence for additional research purposes. It is therefore important to create common protocols on the storage of biological material collected at crime scenes. We review existing legislation and guidelines, and identify some important limitations for the further development and application of forensic microbiomics.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2022
Keywords
Microbiome, Forensic genetics, Cold cases, Metabarcoding, Cadaveric decomposition, Storage guidelines
National Category
Forensic Science Microbiology
Research subject
Natural Science, Biomedical Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-110963 (URN)10.1016/j.fsigen.2022.102686 (DOI)000792923200001 ()35338895 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85126898961 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2022-03-24 Created: 2022-03-24 Last updated: 2022-06-14Bibliographically approved
Peyroteo-Stjerna, R., Nilsson Stutz, L., Mickleburgh, H. & Cardoso, J. L. (2022). Mummification in the Mesolithic: New Approaches to Old Photo Documentation Reveal Previously Unknown Mortuary Practices in the Sado Valley, Portugal. European Journal of Archaeology, 25(3), 309-330
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Mummification in the Mesolithic: New Approaches to Old Photo Documentation Reveal Previously Unknown Mortuary Practices in the Sado Valley, Portugal
2022 (English)In: European Journal of Archaeology, ISSN 1461-9571, E-ISSN 1741-2722, Vol. 25, no 3, p. 309-330Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Recently rediscovered photographs of the remains of thirteen individuals buried in the Sado Valley Mesolithic shell middens of Poças de S. Bento and Arapouco, excavated in 1960 and 1962, show the potential of revisiting excavation archives with new methods. The analysis, which applies the principles of archaeothanatology and is enriched by experimental taphonomic research, confirmed details concerning the treatment of the dead body and provided new insights into the use of burial spaces. Some bodies may have been mummified prior to burial, a phenomenon possibly linked to their curation and transport, highlighting the significance of both the body and the burial place in Mesolithic south-western Portugal.

Abstract [fr]

Une série de photos récemment redécouvertes, illustrant les sépultures de treize individus ensevelis dans les amas coquilliers mésolithiques de Poças de S. Bento et d'Arapouco fouillés en 1960 et en 1962 dans la vallée du Sado au Portugal, démontre le potentiel d'une réévaluation d'anciennes archives avec de nouvelles méthodes. L'examen des clichés, dans une perspective archéothanatologique et étayés par des recherches expérimentales en taphonomie, a révélé certains détails concernant le traitement des cadavres et offert de nouvelles perspectives sur des lieux de sépulture. Certains cadavres auraient été momifiés, un phénomène que les auteurs associent à la mise en valeur et au transport des défunts et qui souligne l'importance du corps et du lieu de sépulture pendant le Mésolithique dans le sud du Portugal. Translation by Madeleine Hummler

Abstract [de]

Letztlich wiederentdeckte Fotos von dreizehn Individuen, welche in den mesolithischen Muschelhäufen von Poças de S. Bento and Arapouco im portugiesischen Sadotal in den Jahren 1960 und 1962 ausgegraben wurden, zeigen das Potenzial einer Neubewertung von Archivalien mit neuen Methoden. Die Auswertung der Bilder, aus einer archäothanatologischen Perspektive gesehen und von experimentellen taphonomischen Untersuchungen unterstützt, hat Aspekte der Behandlung der Leichen bestätigt und neue Einblicke in die Benutzung von Begräbnisstätten geliefert. Die Ergebnisse deuten auf eine mögliche Mumifizierung der Leichen, was vielleicht mit deren Erhaltung und Transport verbunden ist und die Bedeutung des physischen Körpers der Toten sowie der Bestattungsstätten im südportugiesischen Mesolithikum betont. Translation by Madeleine Hummler

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cambridge University Press, 2022
Keywords
Mesolithic, burial, pre-burial mortuary practice, archaeothanatology, mummification, experimental, mésolithique, pratiques mortuaires avant ensevelissement, archéothanatologie, momification, taphonomie experimentale, Mesolithikum, Bestattungen, Behandlung bevor Grablegung, Archäothanatologie, Mumifizerung, experimentelle Taphonomie
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-110825 (URN)10.1017/eaa.2022.3 (DOI)000763890600001 ()2-s2.0-85125773812 (Scopus ID)
Funder
EU, European Research Council, 319209
Available from: 2022-03-16 Created: 2022-03-16 Last updated: 2023-02-02Bibliographically approved
Doro, K. O., Emmanuel, E. D., Adebayo, M. B., Bank, C.-G., Wescott, D. J. & Mickleburgh, H. (2022). Time-Lapse Electrical Resistivity Tomography Imaging of Buried Human Remains in Simulated Mass and Individual Graves. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 1-15, Article ID 882496.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Time-Lapse Electrical Resistivity Tomography Imaging of Buried Human Remains in Simulated Mass and Individual Graves
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2022 (English)In: Frontiers in Environmental Science, E-ISSN 2296-665X, Vol. 10, p. 1-15, article id 882496Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Electrical resistivity has been used as a noninvasive geophysical technique for locating clandestine graves and monitoring human decay within the subsurface. Detailed studies assessing resistivity anomalies due to soil disturbances and decay products associated with graves have relied on the use of proxies, such as pigs, with limited studies using real human cadavers and simulating a mass grave setting and none assessing the anomalies in 3D. In this study, we used time-lapse 2D and quasi-3D electrical resistivity distribution measured over an experimental mass grave and individual graves containing human cadavers to assess resistivity anomalies resulting from graves and the presence of decaying human remains in them. This study is part of a novel multidisciplinary mass grave experimental study with six graves consisting of a mass grave with six human cadavers, a controlled mass grave with none, three individual graves with one human cadaver each, and a control individual grave with none. Nine parallel resistivity transects which allow us to image these graves in their 3D context were acquired prior to excavation and 2 days, 1, 2, and 6 months after burial using a dipole-dipole electrode array, a unit electrode spacing of 0.5 m, and an interprofile spacing of 1m. The value of different electrode arrays and spacings in identifying the contrast between the graves was also assessed using forward models and field data. Soil sensors were installed at different locations in the graves to monitor soil electrical conductivity, moisture content, and temperature. The results of this study show an increase in electrical resistivity 2 days after burial in all graves with human remains and the control graves, which we attribute to increased soil aeration where disturbed pores are filled with air. The resistivity decreases thereafter in graves with human remains which we attribute to the formation of conductive leachates. This study validates the potential of electrical resistivity as a forensic search tool for locating both clandestine mass and individual graves and as a noninvasive monitoring technique to support human decomposition research.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Frontiers Media S.A., 2022
Keywords
forensic geophysics, electrical resistivity, time-lapse, mass graves, human cadaver
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-114218 (URN)10.3389/fenvs.2022.882496 (DOI)000802286100001 ()2-s2.0-85130707176 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2022-06-16 Created: 2022-06-16 Last updated: 2024-03-13Bibliographically approved
Opgenhaffen, L., Lami, M. R. & Mickleburgh, H. (2021). Art, Creativity and Automation: From Charters to Shared 3D Visualization Practices. Open Archaeology, 7(1), 1648-1659
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Art, Creativity and Automation: From Charters to Shared 3D Visualization Practices
2021 (English)In: Open Archaeology, E-ISSN 2300-6560, Vol. 7, no 1, p. 1648-1659Article in journal, Editorial material (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In this study, we introduce the themes of the Special Issue on Art, Creativity and Automation. Sharing 3D Visualization Practices in Archaeology, and present the most important outcomes of a roundtable session involving prominent researchers in the field, organized by the authors during the Archon Winter School in February 2020. By assessing the diversity of research aims, artistic projects, creative practices and technology used in the contributions to the Special Issue, and drawing on the thoughts and perspectives generated during the roundtable discussion, we seek to identify shared challenges within the community of visualizers which could ultimately pave the way to shared practices. In this light, we assess whether established charters and guidelines are still relevant in a now matured digital archaeology, where visualization techniques have attained a central position in archaeological knowledge production. Although parts of the guidelines have become common practice, the remainder did not keep up with the fast pace of development of digital practice and its current fundamental role in archaeology, and as a result some of the guidelines risk becoming obstructive in archaeological creative practice.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Walter de Gruyter, 2021
Keywords
London Charter, Seville Charter, guidelines, community of practice, knowledge transfer
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-109657 (URN)10.1515/opar-2020-0162 (DOI)000731736500001 ()2-s2.0-85122734754 (Scopus ID)2021 (Local ID)2021 (Archive number)2021 (OAI)
Available from: 2022-01-20 Created: 2022-01-20 Last updated: 2022-06-14Bibliographically approved
Mickleburgh, H., Schwalbe, E. C., Bonicelli, A., Mizukami, H., Sellitto, F., Starace, S., . . . Procopio, N. (2021). Human Bone Proteomes before and after Decomposition: Investigating the Effects of Biological Variation and Taphonomic Alteration on Bone Protein Profiles and the Implications for Forensic Proteomics. Journal of Proteome Research, 20(5), 2533-2546
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Human Bone Proteomes before and after Decomposition: Investigating the Effects of Biological Variation and Taphonomic Alteration on Bone Protein Profiles and the Implications for Forensic Proteomics
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2021 (English)In: Journal of Proteome Research, ISSN 1535-3893, E-ISSN 1535-3907, Vol. 20, no 5, p. 2533-2546Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Bone proteomic studies using animal proxies and skeletonized human remains have delivered encouraging results in the search for potential biomarkers for precise and accurate postmortem interval (PMI) and the age-at-death (AAD) estimation in medico-legal investigations. The development of forensic proteomics for PMI and AAD estimation is in critical need of research on human remains throughout decomposition, as currently the effects of both inter-individual biological differences and taphonomic alteration on the survival of human bone protein profiles are unclear. This study investigated the human bone proteome in four human body donors studied throughout decomposition outdoors. The effects of ageing phenomena (in vivo and post-mortem) and intrinsic and extrinsic variables on the variety and abundancy of the bone proteome were assessed. Results indicate that taphonomic and biological variables play a significant role in the survival of proteins in bone. Our findings suggest that inter-individual and inter-skeletal differences in bone mineral density (BMD) are important variables affecting the survival of proteins. Specific proteins survive better within the mineral matrix due to their mineral-binding properties. The mineral matrix likely also protects these proteins by restricting the movement of decomposer microbes. New potential biomarkers for PMI estimation and AAD estimation were identified. Future development of forensic bone proteomics should include standard measurement of BMD and target a combination of different biomarkers.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
American Chemical Society (ACS), 2021
Keywords
forensic proteomics, forensic taphonomy, bone mineral density, post-mortem interval estimation, age-at-death estimation, human decomposition, forensic microbiology
National Category
Forensic Science
Research subject
Social Sciences, Police Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-104074 (URN)10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00992 (DOI)000649269600033 ()33683123 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85103462336 (Scopus ID)2021 (Local ID)2021 (Archive number)2021 (OAI)
Available from: 2021-06-04 Created: 2021-06-04 Last updated: 2022-06-14Bibliographically approved
Mickleburgh, H., Nilsson Stutz, L. & Fokkens, H. (2021). Virtual Archaeology of Death and Burial: A Procedure for Integrating 3D Visualization and Analysis in Archaeothanatology. Open Archaeology, 7(1), 540-555
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Virtual Archaeology of Death and Burial: A Procedure for Integrating 3D Visualization and Analysis in Archaeothanatology
2021 (English)In: Open Archaeology, E-ISSN 2300-6560, Vol. 7, no 1, p. 540-555Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The reconstruction of past mortuary rituals and practices increasingly incorporates analysis of the taphonomic history of the grave and buried body, using the framework provided by archaeothanatology. Archaeothanatological analysis relies on interpretation of the three-dimensional (3D) relationship of bones within the grave and traditionally depends on elaborate written descriptions and two-dimensional (2D) images of the remains during excavation to capture this spatial information. With the rapid development of inexpensive 3D tools, digital replicas (3D models) are now commonly available to preserve 3D information on human burials during excavation. A procedure developed using a test case to enhance archaeothanatological analysis and improve post-excavation analysis of human burials is described. Beyond preservation of static spatial information, 3D visualization techniques can be used in archaeothanatology to reconstruct the spatial displacement of bones over time, from deposition of the body to excavation of the skeletonized remains. The purpose of the procedure is to produce 3D simulations to visualize and test archaeothanatological hypotheses, thereby augmenting traditional archaeothanatological analysis. We illustrate our approach with the reconstruction of mortuary practices and burial taphonomy of a Bell Beaker burial from the site of Oostwoud-Tuithoorn, West-Frisia, the Netherlands. This case study was selected as the test case because of its relatively complete context information. The test case shows the potential for application of the procedure to older 2D field documentation, even when the amount and detail of documentation is less than ideal.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Walter de Gruyter, 2021
Keywords
archaeothanatology, burial taphonomy, mortuary archaeology, 3D visualization, photogrammetry
National Category
Archaeology
Research subject
Humanities, Archaeology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-105657 (URN)10.1515/opar-2020-0152 (DOI)000684211000002 ()2-s2.0-85109158535 (Scopus ID)2021 (Local ID)2021 (Archive number)2021 (OAI)
Funder
Vinnova, 2019-05211
Available from: 2021-07-01 Created: 2021-07-01 Last updated: 2023-02-02Bibliographically approved
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