Background: The medieval city of Leopoli-Cencelle (9th–15th centuries CE) represents an exceptional study-model for extending our knowledge of the Italian Medieval period due not only to the large sample size available but also to the widespread presence of material data and a well preserved archaeological context. Aim: This research aims to reconstruct the osteobiography of the inhabitants of this centre of Papal foundation. Subjects and methods: The analysed sample counts 877 individuals. Scientifically established anthropological morphological methods were used for assessing their biological profile as well as for reconstructing lifestyle and health status. Results: The sample consists of 62.49% adults and 37.51% non-adults. The mortality pattern shows the highest peak prior to 1 year and between 1 and 6 years of age and a reduced longevity of female individuals as commonly observed in pre-antibiotic era populations. Metric and musculoskeletal stress markers revealed different biomechanical stress between sexes probably carrying out different working activities. The palaeopathological analysis supports a general good health status with the exception of a few specific cases. Conclusions: The present research helps shed light on the lifestyle of the inhabitants of Leopoli-Cencelle, enhancing a better understanding of the Italian Middle Ages.
Baldoni, M., Stasolla, F.R., Scano, G., Marsella, L.T., Rickards, O., & Martinez-Labarga, C. (2020). Leopoli-Cencelle (9th–15th centuries CE), a centre of Papal foundation: bioarchaeological analysis of the skeletal remains of its inhabitants. ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY, 1-19.
Tipologia: | Articolo su rivista |
Citazione: | Baldoni, M., Stasolla, F.R., Scano, G., Marsella, L.T., Rickards, O., & Martinez-Labarga, C. (2020). Leopoli-Cencelle (9th–15th centuries CE), a centre of Papal foundation: bioarchaeological analysis of the skeletal remains of its inhabitants. ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY, 1-19. |
IF: | Con Impact Factor ISI |
Lingua: | English |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore BIO/08 |
Revisione (peer review): | Esperti anonimi |
Tipo: | Articolo |
Rilevanza: | Rilevanza internazionale |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2020.1808064 |
Stato di pubblicazione: | Pubblicato |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2020 |
Titolo: | Leopoli-Cencelle (9th–15th centuries CE), a centre of Papal foundation: bioarchaeological analysis of the skeletal remains of its inhabitants |
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Autori: | Baldoni, M; Stasolla, FR; Scano, G; Marsella, LT; Rickards, O; Martinez-Labarga, C |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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