[Results of computer-assisted studies of population structure and burial practices of adults of the late Roman burial ground in the Minshat Abu Omar (east Nile delta)].
The results of 1448 skeletons met the requirements (database) for the completed examinations. Statistical correlations between situation of the skeletons in view of compass directions, position of the skeletons, grave type and mumification traces were calculated. More than 90% of the analyzed individuals were buried in west-east direction (head-feet). In 69% of all cases the skeletons were buried with their hands on or next to the pelvis. 98% of all mummies examined were found in the position hand/hands on shoulder. Special grave architecture was given in 15.8% of the examined individuals. The average life-expectancy for the group between 20 to 29 amounted to 14.65 years. The cluster-analysis showed clear differentiation of the male group in 3 to 4 subpopulations. For the female group a mathematical probability for 3 subpopulations was given. Connecting the data of cluster and burial types a significant distinction between the four male clusters - according to the distribution of the skeleton positions - could be seen. Within the female group a clear correlation between clusters and common characteristics could be found in 7 subgroups. Differentiated distribution was revealed in the different alignments of the skeletons.
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Institut für Anthropologie und Humangenetik, Universität München.
Zimmermann
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D000328:Adult; D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D002048:Burial / Q000266:history*; D000076144:Egypt, Ancient; D005260:Female; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009106:Mummies / Q000266:history*; D010164:Paleopathology; D012384:Rome
Ergebnisse computergestützter Untersuchungen zu Bevölkerungsstruktur und Bestattungssitten der Erwachsenen des spätzeitlich-römischen Gräberfeldes in Minshat Abu Omar (östliches Nildelta).