Bioarchaeological Investigation of Possible Gunshot Wounds in 18th Century Human Skeletons from Korea

• DOI: 10.1002/oa.1301
• Publication Date: 2011-11-23T06:37:20Z
• Authors: Y.‐S. Kim; M. J. Kim; T.‐Y. Yu; I. S. Lee; Y. S. Yi; C. S. Oh; D. H. Shin
• Keywords: Bioarchaeology; Gunshot wound

ABSTRACT Notwithstanding the relative abundance of bioarchaeological evidence pre‐20th century gunshot wounds discovered at European and American archaeological sites, similar findings in East Asian countries have been very rare. In this study, we report possible sustained by two individuals buried Joseon tombs Korea. The shapes trauma seemed to indicate low‐velocity projectiles, most likely musket balls. To our knowledge, is first specifically concerning gunshot‐wound skeletons recovered from fields. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.