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Biological anthropology of the human skeletons from Harappa: 1928-1988

Eastern anthropologist • 45 (1-2) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 55-85

By: Kennedy, Kenneth A. R..

Abstract
The identity of the Harappans is explored through examination of skeletal material (cranial and post-cranial) from Harappa cemeteries using Principal Components Analysis, with review of prior research employing different methods and comparison to documented material from throughout the subcontinent. Only data pertaining to the Mature Indus are relevant to this collection.
Subjects
Anthropometry
Racial identification
Identification
Gender roles and issues
Cultural participation
tradition
Mature Indus
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physical Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2015
Field Date
1980, 1981, 1987-1988
Coverage Date
4550-3700 BP
Coverage Place
India and Pakistan
Notes
Kenneth A. R. Kennedy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-85)
LCCN
59030548
LCSH
Harappa