book chapter

Anthropometric observations on human skeletal remains

archaeology of Benin : excavations and other researches in and around Benin City, Nigeria • Oxford • Published In 1975 • Pages: 209-214

By: Arigbede, S. O..

Abstract
The author summarizes anthropometric data (measurements from some crania and femora) for skeletal remains from a mass burial. The information provided includes number of individuals, age, gender, height, and potential pathologies.
Subjects
Anthropometry
Composition of population
Morbidity
Burial practices and funerals
Archaeological inventories
tradition
West African Regional Development
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2022
Field Date
1961-1964
Coverage Date
1200-1300 AD
Coverage Place
Feature 21, Cutting II, Clerks' Quarters, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Notes
By S. O. Arigbede
LCCN
76361982
LCSH
West African Regional Development