A5046328993- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- dental development and anomalies
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Genital Health and Disease
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
University of Salento
2006-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Lecce
2006
Trade and colonization caused an unprecedented increase in Mediterranean human mobility the first millennium BCE. Often seen as a dividing force, warfare is fact another catalyst of culture contact. We provide insight into demographic dynamics ancient by reporting genome-wide data from fifth-century soldiers who fought for army Greek Sicilian colony Himera, along with representatives civilian population, nearby indigenous settlements, 96 present-day individuals Italy Greece. Unlike rest...
Abstract Recent improvements in the analysis of ancient biomolecules from human remains and associated dental calculus have provided new insights into prehistoric diet genetic diversity our species. Here we present a multi-omics study, integrating metagenomic proteomic analyses calculus, DNA petrous bones two post-Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) individuals San Teodoro cave (Italy), to reconstruct their lifestyle post-LGM resettlement Europe. Our show homogeneity Sicily during Palaeolithic,...
Bioarchaeologists interpret skeletal stress as evidence of resilience or frailty, where absence lesions might result from lack exposure to pathogens (i.e., good health) extreme vulnerability selection). We examine physiological in two series Greek Himera: (1) nine mass graves the battles Himera (480 and 409 BCE) (2) Himeran civilians (648-409 BCE). Civilians are assumed have died multiple causes, including ill health leading their deaths. Individuals presumably while relatively health,...
Abstract The archaeological site of Pompeii is one the 54 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy, thanks to its uniqueness: town was completely destroyed and buried by a Vesuvius’ eruption 79 AD. In this work, we present multidisciplinary approach with bioarchaeological palaeogenomic analyses two Pompeian human remains from Casa del Fabbro . We have been able characterize genetic profile first Pompeian’ genome, which has strong affinities surrounding central Italian population Roman Imperial...
The estimation of an individual's age at the time death is one most important components in anthropological studies and basis for demographic on ancients. However, different methods commonly used anthropology adult provide results with a high level uncertainty. consequence inability to develop good degree reliability. A non-destructive method currently available analysis apposition secondary dentine which Cameriere's based.The purpose this work was using sample 18 Neolithic skeletons from...
In this contribution, we present a morphological description and comparative morphometric analysis of Cavallo D, human tooth unearthed from the Mousterian FIII sublayer Grotta del (Apulia, Italy).We used microCT data to provide detailed D based on traditional diameter measurements 3D enamel thickness. Moreover, new AMS radiocarbon dating charcoals layers FII was carried out.Morphological features observed in align Neandertals. Similarly, large size (e.g., BL diameter) relatively thinner...
Abstract Objectives This paper starts from the unusual observation of overrepresentation females among adults in cemetery Bronze Age Shahr‐i Sokhta (Seistan, Iran) and explores post marital residence pattern. By integrating taphonomical (skeletal preservation), anthropological (sex ratio [SR], sexual dimorphism, stress indicators, age at death), archeological (long distance trade habitation floor area, social role women), ancient DNA (heterozygosity levels X chromosomes) data we test...
Pathological conditions in skeletal remains, such as cribra orbitalia and porotic hyperostosis, can be caused by etiologically different forms of anemia: hereditary hemolytic anemias, iron deficiency megaloblastic etc. Though not always simple to apply, differential diagnosis cases anemia found the archaeological record is essential correlate pathology with wider environmental socio-cultural context.Anthropological analysis sample from site Vetricella showed a very high prevalence...
Abstract Throughout the ancient Greek, world mass burials are rare. Of 10,000 excavated in western necropolis of Greek colony Himera (649–409), only 16 contained more than one individual; seven these can all possibility be traced back to two battles fought by against Carthaginians 480 and 409 BCE. Written sources (Diod. 11.20ff.) state that Himerans, accompanied numerous allies, defeated Carthaginian forces first conflict whereas loss allied support second battle resulted city's defeat...
Abstract The Western (Buonfornello) necropolis of Himera, dating from the 7th to 5th century BC, has yielded 10,096 burials, among which are six common burials ( n = 2–22). On basis archaeological and historical evidence, these presumed be result Battle fought in approximately 480 BC , or some other warfare episode taking place same period, it is hypothesised that all individuals male. A reliable morphological sex determination impossible most cases due bad state preservation pelves. present...
Abstract The Mompaderno cranium was found in 1883 at Baderna/Mompaderno Croatian Istria. It suspected to date from the Mesolithic or Neolithic period, but radiocarbon analyses, performed by accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) on collagen extracted two teeth, have provided an age range of 2,202–1928 cal. BC, which corresponds Early Bronze Age investigated region. Macroscopic observations and X‐ray micro‐tomography (micro‐CT) shown antemortem sharp force trauma frontal bones, probably caused a...
Background: The intriguing area of paleopathology merges the disciplines archeology and biological studies. Using this line research, it is possible to identify diseases that have left skeletal traces in past. In addition, such as various anemia occur childhood, when bone tissue soft retains evidence, can be identified ancient bones. Cribra orbitalia (Co), cribra cranii (Cc), porotic hyperostosis (Ph) were remains' most common degenerative anomalies. Methods: Shahr-i Sokhta dated back...