A5102752589- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Historical and Religious Studies of Rome
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- History of Medicine Studies
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Linguistics and language evolution
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Medieval European History and Architecture
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
University of Zurich
2014-2024
Institut de Biologia Evolutiva
2021
University of Calgary
1981
University of Saskatchewan
1972
The famous Iceman ‘Ötzi’ ( S outh T yrol M useum of A rchaeology, B olzano, I taly), a Neolithic human ice mummy, offers unique opportunity to study evolutionary aspects oral disease. aim this was assess, for the very first time, his cavity, which surprisingly had never been examined systematically. Based on several computed tomography CT ) scans from 1991 onwards and macroscopic investigation, only few findings, such as central maxillary diastema, heavy abrasions, missing wisdom teeth, were...
The mummies of Kha and his wife Merit were found intact in an undisturbed tomb western Thebes near the ancient workers' village Deir el-Medina. Previous MDCT (this abbreviation needs spelling out) investigations showed that bodies did not undergo classical royal 18th Dynasty artificial mummification, which included removal internal organs. It was, therefore, concluded retention viscera body, combined with absence canopic jars burial chamber, meant couple underwent a short shoddy funerary...
Jörg Jenatsch, a leading freedom fighter during the Thirty Year's War in Graubünden, Switzerland, was assassinated on carnival 1639. Jenatsch's controversial biography and unclear circumstances of his death inspired formation various legends, novels films. In 1959, skeleton discovered cathedral Chur with remains wealthy baroque clothing tentatively attributed to Jenatsch. Here, we reassess based new exhumation. Our multidisciplinary analysis head injuries are consistent reports eyewitnesses...
Queen Nefertari, the favourite Royal Consort of Pharaoh Ramses II (Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty c. 1250 BC) is famous for her beautifully decorated tomb in Valley Queens. Her burial was plundered ancient times yet still many objects were found broken debris when excavated. Amongst a pair mummified legs. They came to Egyptian Museum Turin and are henceforth regarded as remains this Queen, although they never scientifically investigated. The following multidisciplinary...
ABSTRACT “The opening of the mouth ritual” (OMR) is a central and well‐documented component Ancient Egyptian mortuary ceremony. In scientific literature, we find various references that indicate parts this ritual correspond to physical deceased's during its mummification. We denote treatment dead “opening procedure,” underline distinction against ritual,” which performed ceremonially later on mummy or even statue. The mummifying procedure itself however known only from rare pictorial...
In the age of X-ray computed tomography (CT) and digital volume (DVT), with their outstanding post-processing capabilities, indications for planar radiography study dentition ancient Egyptian mummies may easily be overlooked. this article, advantages limitations different approaches projections are discussed oral maxillofacial using portable equipment during archaeological excavations. Furthermore, recommendations provided regarding sample positioning in context.A total 55 specimens,...
Oral pathologies in ancient human remains provide a unique glimpse into the lifestyles, health, and societal norms of past civilizations, including Egypt. However, comprehensive paleo-odontological studies accounting for temporal sociodemographic variations remain scarce. We address this gap by analyzing oral 68 57 adult individuals, respectively, unearthed from two adjacent yet temporally socioeconomically diverse burial sites, representing XIth dynasty (2160–1985 BCE) XXVth-XXVIth...
Oral status is an important indicator of past lifestyles. Determining the presence and extent oral pathologies helps reconstruct average health, paramasticatory activities diet ancient historical populations. In this study, dental remains from early medieval cemetery Früebergstrasse in Baar (Canton Zug, Switzerland) high Dalheim (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) were analyzed. Caries, periodontal condition, periapical lesions, antemortem tooth loss, enamel hypoplasia assessed 654 teeth (993...
Abstract Malignant bone tumors are uncommon among archaeological skeletal remains, and the general involvement is even less frequent. Multiple myelomas along with metastases most common conditions in paleopathology, whereas malignant myeloproliferative diseases have only been described a handful of cases. We present probable case acute lymphocytic leukemia skeleton an individual from Ancient Egypt, dated to end First Intermediate Period beginning Middle Kingdom (c 2160–2000 bc ). The...
Frontal sinus osteoma is a relatively common finding in the modern clinical setting. Although, its paleopathological record not dispute, presence Ancient Egypt has never been clarified. The aim of this article to contribute debate. An Egyptian mummy head from Musée d'Éthnographie de Neuchâtel (Switzerland) was studied radiologically and obtained evidence contextualized wider frame multidisciplinary paleopathology. A 128‐slice CT scanner used for further investigation; datasets were processed...
Computed tomography studies and histological analyses were performed on the mummified remains found in Chehrābād salt mine northwestern Iran. The ancient mummies are dated to Achaemenid (550–330 BC) Sassanid (3rd–7th century AD) time period died mining incidents. aim of study was describe radiological findings several Iranian with special interest pathological postmortem changes. show multiple traumatic alterations, such as fractures signs massive compression. Histological can clearly...
Since the early nineteenth century, Museum of Art and History in Geneva has held mummy Lady Tjes-Mut-peret with her coffin (Third Intermediate Period). The was unwrapped 1824 detailed description this operation mentions several pathological findings. A CT scan performed University Hospital 2011 allowing for findings to be reinterpreted complemented by diagnosis a bilateral parietal bone thinning skull.
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease commonly identified in archaeological human remains. This condition primarily affects stress‐bearing joints, which include the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Comparing dental status and alterations of TMJs individuals crucial for understanding role former increasing predisposition to OA. The combination visual radiologic observations allows more in‐depth assessment TMJ‐OA specimens. A comparative study between tooth wear extent...
Abstract In ancient Egypt, a unique technique for removing the brain was invented as part of mummification practice and refined over centuries. This usually involved piercing anterior skull base through nasal passage to remove remnants that perforation. From 2010 2018, an interdisciplinary team Universities Basel Zurich investigated tomb no. 40 (KV40) in Valley Kings, Luxor, Egypt. Archaeological findings indicate first burial phase during mid‐18th Dynasty (ca. 1400–1350 BCE) second 22nd...
Teeth have always been considered a factor of beauty and are, to this day, perceived as an indicator age, health even social status. During the 18th century oral was particularly threatened by spread caries due increasing consumption sugar, heavy metal poisoning induced use cosmetics, or syphilis therapy with mercury, still common at time. Consequently, over course century, demand for aesthetic improvement grew among elite before spreading all strata population. Emerging modern dentistry...