essay

Biological adaptations and affinities of Bronze Age Harappans

harappa excavations, 1986-1990: a multidisciplinary approach to third millenium urbanism (3) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 137-182

By: Hemphill, Brian E., Lukacs, John R., Kennedy, Kenneth A. R..

Abstract
In this study, metric data from human skeletal remains from Harappan phase Cemetery R37 at Harappa are examined comparatively for biological continuity in the Indus Valley, and to look for potential effects of a changing diet on dental health and morphology. The authors also compare cranial and dental data from other sites in Pakistan and Afghanistan pertaining to the Indus Neolithic through Vedic traditions with traditions to the west and east, and with some modern populations. Only data pertaining to the Mature Indus are relevant to this collection.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Organization and analysis of results of research
Anthropometry
Racial identification
Sociocultural trends
Diet
Tillage
tradition
Mature Indus
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physical Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2016
Field Date
1986-1988
Coverage Date
10,000-2100 BP
Coverage Place
South Asia and Near East
Notes
Brian E. Hemphill, John R. Lukacs, K.A.R. Kennedy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-182)
LCCN
91039504
LCSH
Excavations (Archaeology)--Pakistan
Harappa Site (Pakistan)