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Aportación arqueológica al conocimiento del proceso de descomposición del cuerpo humano en posición sentada/flexionada

2011; Universidad de Los Andes; Issue: 13 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7440/antipoda13.2011.05

1900-5407

Karina Gerdau-Radonić,

Paleopathology and ancient diseases

Archaeological excavation of human remains can provide information on decomposition. From these data it is possible to establish the original lay out of the remains, to distinguish between taphonomic processes and intentional human intervention, and to reveal the presence of decomposed organic materials. From observations made in an archaeological context, the author describes the decomposition of a funerary bundle in a sitting/squatting position and explains how bones can be naturally displaced during the process.