In:
Antropoloji, Antropoloji, , No. 39 ( 2020-06-29), p. 49-56
Abstract:
Burdur hosts major ancient cities of Pisidia. Human occupation history goes back to the Neolithic period and the archaeological excavations yield crucial data about the ancient history of the city. However, the number of anthropological studies, which can give important information about the history of city, is very low. In this study, anthropological examination was conducted on the skeletal remains unearthed from a Byzantine period necropolis. The necropolis is located in Tefenni district of Burdur province. Since it was a salvage excavation, just a small part of the area could be excavated. 16 individuals were identified in total, 8 adults and 8 sub-adults. Age at death and stature estimation were made, pathological conditions and variations were observed. A severe arthritis was detected on a femur and coxae of one individual. The most interesting condition is an example of artificial cranial deformation of an 11-12 years-old sub-adult. This human-made cranial deformation is the first known example from ancient Burdur. Although the sample size of this study is relatively low, this study reveals anthropological results on ancient history of Burdur, which is not represented with a high number of anthropological studies. Furthermore, the fact that the archaeological data about the Byzantine period in Tefenni is low increases the importance of this study.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0378-2891
DOI:
10.33613/antropolojidergisi.739842
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Antropoloji
Publication Date:
2020
SSG:
6,23
