| Funerary practices of the Iberomaurusian population of Taforalt (Tafoughalt, Morocco, 11-12,000 BP): the case of Grave XII. | |
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PMID: 20471665 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The Iberomaurusian necropolis of Taforalt (Morocco, 11-12000 BP), excavated by Roche in the 1950s, contains 28 multiple graves. The funerary practices of the Taforalt population have been the focus of a previous work (Mariotti et al., 2009). In the absence of the excavation records of the necropolis, these funerary practices were investigated through the analysis of the contents of each grave and the distribution of intentionally modified specimens (ochre-dyeing, cut marks). Previous research has drawn particular attention to Grave XII (containing three male adults and two juveniles), where many intentionally modified specimens were identified. The present study focused specifically on the human remains recovered from Grave XII. Analysis of these remains has provided evidence of interventions, such as dismemberment and defleshing of the cadaver, and the use of ochre to colour the bones. Furthermore, the presence of lesions on two skulls suggests the possibility of intentional killing and cannibalism among the Taforalt population. This study further supports our previous impression of the complex and diversified funerary practices, characterising the social life of the Iberomaurusian population of Taforalt. |
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Authors:
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Maria Giovanna Belcastro; Silvana Condemi; Valentina Mariotti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article Date: 2010-05-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human evolution Volume: 58 ISSN: 1095-8606 ISO Abbreviation: J. Hum. Evol. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-07 Completed Date: 2010-09-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0337330 Medline TA: J Hum Evol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 522-32 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Laboratorio di Bioarcheologia ed Osteologia Forense, Antropologia, Dipartimento di Biologia Evoluzionistica Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 3, 40126 Bologna, Italy. maria.belcastro@unibo.it |
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Acetabulum
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anatomy & histology,
pathology Adult Anthropology, Cultural Cemeteries* Child Child, Preschool Funeral Rites / history* History, Ancient Humans Male Morocco Skull / anatomy & histology, pathology |
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