A5044190934- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- History of Medicine Studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- dental development and anomalies
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Historical and Religious Studies of Rome
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Genital Health and Disease
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Medical History and Innovations
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
University of Pisa
2015-2024
Cal Humanities
2011
Sapienza University of Rome
2010
The increasing attention of archaeological and anthropological research towards palaeopathological studies has allowed to focus the examination many skeletal samples on this aspect evaluate presence diseases afflicting ancient populations. This paper describes most interesting observed in from five necropolises found urban suburban areas Rome during excavations last decades, dating back Imperial Age. were grouped into following categories: articular diseases, traumas, infections, metabolic...
The cremation urn is a tiny archaeological site of its own, with finds, features, stratification and structure. old prescription was to take the pot apart, or slice it, micro-excavate inevitable damage loss. Here new methodology – application CT scan as used in medicine. authors evaluate results on 35 Etruscan cremations, finding that not only provides an excellent guide for micro-excavation, but allows degree fragmentation be appreciated inside maps those metal objects have corroded crust...
Venosa-Notarchirico is a musealized Lower Paleolithic site in southern Italy (Basilicata), where human femoral shaft was discovered 1985. The fossil specimen can be evaluated the new light of excavations started 2016, which provide more updated and extensive picture site, including crucial Ar/Ar date 661-614 ka for specimen. This makes diaphysis from (Vn-H1) oldest hominin found so far Italian peninsula, associated with earliest evidence genuine Acheulean Europe. In this paper, we report...
Abstract Signs of nonalimentary tooth use were observed on the dentition an adult male from a single burial excavated in area close to Uan Muhuggiag rock shelter (Tadrart Acacus, Libya), dated more than 7800 uncalibrated years BP, that represents most ancient human remain found Libyan Sahara, and provides first glimpse adaptation early Holocene this region. The wear pattern shows large grooves running across occlusal surfaces maxillary mandibular anterior teeth premolars. results macroscopic...
Abstract Dental enamel hypoplasia, a deficit in matrix formation, occurs childhood and utero as result of survived nutritional deficiencies/diseases. Examination hypoplastic lesions ancient skeletal remains provides an excellent index developmental stress levels the past. In this research, linear hypoplasia (LEH) was detected to investigate relation between social status, health, conditions Romans during Imperial Age. LEH scored 3,105 permanent teeth 177 individuals found two large...
Abstract A very tall skeleton was found during archaeological excavations in the territory of Fidenae , an administrative centre Roman territorial organization, situated along Via Salaria about 7 km north Rome (Italy). The individual a young male, dated back to Imperial Age (3 rd century AD), presenting but normally proportioned stature, estimated around 202 cm. long bones showed incomplete epiphyseal union; therefore, stature would probably have been taller, if he had lived longer. In this...
verytallskeleton,foundduringarchaeologicalex-cavationsnearRome(Italy)anddatedbacktotheImperial Age (3rd century AD), was affected by pitu-itary gigantism, a rare growth disease seldom docu-mented in ancient times. This case represents the firstdescriptionofthisendocrinediseaseinacompleteskel-eton from past.The skeleton T.30 found Imperial ne-cropolis of Torre Serpentana (7 km north Rome) andbelonged to young male (age range, 16–20 yr) with avery tall but normally proportioned stature...
<b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study describes and discusses a rare case of metastatic carcinoma that affected the skeleton an adult male recovered in necropolis Casal Bertone Rome (Italy). The necropolis, which dates back to Imperial Age (1st 2nd century AD), is located near some residential structures large place identified as fullery (<i>fullonica</i>). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Anthropological paleopathological studies skeletal...