A5011245080- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Latin American history and culture
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- History of Medical Practice
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- History of Medicine Studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
Tulane University
2013-2024
National Audubon Society
1999-2003
This volume is a product of one in series symposia produced as part the National Museum Natural Historys commemoration Columbus Quincentenary which was held November 2-3 1989 Washington D.C. particular symposium entitled Disease and Demography Americas Changing Patterns Before After 1492. The 27 papers included examine both impact imported diseases on Native American population well that affected before European arrival. general approach interdisciplinary. Several focus questions size...
Abstract In this study, patterns of prehistoric trepanation in the southern highlands Peru were examined through an analysis 11 Cuzco‐region burial sites. Trepanations found 66 individuals, with several individuals exhibiting more than one trepanation, for a total 109 perforations observed. The predominant methods used circular cutting and scraping—methods that proved highly successful overall 83% survival rate little ensuing infection. Survival rates showed significant increase over time,...
Renewed in-depth multi-disciplinary investigation of a large coastal mound settlement in Peru has extended the occupation back more than 7000 years to first human exploitation ~13720 BP. Research by authors chronicled prehistoric sequence from activities maritime foragers construction black and introduction horticulture monumentality. The community Huaca Prieta emerges as innovative, complex ritualised, yet with no antecedents.
Here we report the results of excavation and interdisciplinary study largest child camelid sacrifice known from New World. Stratigraphy, associated artifacts, radiocarbon dating indicate that it was a single mass killing more than 140 children over 200 camelids directed by Chimú state, c. AD 1450. Preliminary DNA analysis indicates both boys girls were chosen for sacrifice. Variability in forms cranial modification (head shaping) stable isotope carbon nitrogen suggest heterogeneous sample...
Abstract Conquest of indigenous peoples in North America is understood primarily through ethnohistorical documents, archaeological evidence, and osteological analyses. However, the Central Andes, colonial enterprise its effects are only from postcontact historical sources. Few bioarchaeological studies have investigated Spanish colonialism Andean region [for exceptions see Klaus Tam: Am J Phys Anthropol 138 (2009) 356–368; Wernke, press ; Quilter, ]. Here we describe evidence violence...
Machu Picchu originally functioned as a palace within the estate of Inca emperor Pachacuti between ~1420 and 1532 CE. Before this study, little was known about people who lived died there, where they came from or how were related to inhabitants capital Cusco. We generated genome-wide data for 34 individuals buried at are believed have been retainers attendants assigned serve royal family, well Cusco comparative purposes. When ancient DNA results contextualized using historical archaeological...
Abstract The purpose of this study is to test two competing models regarding the origins Early Intermediate Period (AD 200–750) sacrificial victims from Huacas de Moche site using matrix correlation method. first model posits represent local elites who lost competitions in ritual battles with one another, while other suggests were nonlocal warriors captured during warfare nearby polities. We estimate biodistances for Huaca la Luna Plaza 3C 300–550) eight previously reported samples north...
Abstract Recent excavations in the urban sector of Pyramids at Moche northern coastal Peru exposed two modified human skulls that were placed an adobe niche within a domestic structure 100 m west Pyramid Moon ca. A. D. 400-650. A portion cranial vault is cut away from top each skull, and one shows drilled holes for attachment mandible. The show close resemblance to certain ceramic skull jars have similar opening vessel. Osteological analysis indicates both are young adult males. Cut marks on...
ABSTRACTThe site of Huanchaquito-Las Llamas, situated in the Moche Valley, Peru, dated to Late Intermediate Period (AD 1100-1470), represents a single event mass killing children and domestic camelids Chimu society. Reconstruction life histories 82 camelid individuals based on stable isotope analysis bone collagen indicates that they originated from lowlands. Isotopic inter-individual variability diversity dietary sources, consisting wild plants cultigens, grown water-limited...
Three probable cases of foot amputation, with healing, in skeletal remains associated the Moche culture (AD 100–750) northern coastal Peru are described. Each case exhibits non-functional tibio-talar joints proliferative bone occupying normal joint space. The robusticity tibiae and fibulae suggest renewed weight-bearing mobility following recovery. osteological evidence is consistent details shown ceramic depictions footless individuals. A skeleton wooden prostheses, described 1913 by...
Palaeoparasitological investigation was conducted on a first set of samples from 13 sacrificed domestic camelids recovered the pre-Hispanic Chimú culture site Huanchaquito-Las Llamas, Peru. The aim to establish animals' gastrointestinal parasite diversity and enlighten their health status at time death. To this end, 20 coprolites intestinal contents were analysed check for presence markers, i.e. preserved eggs oocysts. Microscopic examinations revealed five taxa helminths protozoans in...
Several forms of mummified human trophy heads were produced by prehistoric and historic native groups in South America. This paper describes the diagnostic features Nasca culture ancient Peru. A growing interest these among collectors Pre-Columbian art antiquities has led to their illegal exportation from Peru, violation national international laws. Requests Peruvian government protect its cultural patrimony United States 1997 declare as items subject U.S. import restriction, along with six...
This project seeks to create a differential diagnosis for lesions found on the skeletal remains of two children as means explore presence viral disease in 16th- century Peru.