book chapter

Radiological examination of the human bones from the Clerks' Quarters site, Cutting II, Feature 21

archaeology of Benin : excavations and other researches in and around Benin City, Nigeria • Oxford • Published In 1975 • Pages: 214-218

By: Bohrer, Stanley P..

Abstract

Over 300 bones from a mass burial were examined radiographically, mainly to determine the presence of any pathologies (especially sickle cell disease), as well as age at death.

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Western Africa

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Radiologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2022

Field Date

Not Applicable

Coverage Date

1200-1300 AD

Coverage Place

Feature 21, Cutting II, Clerks' Quarters, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria

Notes

By S. P. Bohrer

LCCN

76361982

LCSH

West African Regional Development