Construction of Medieval Skeleton Collections with Human Remains from Tombs of Goryeo Dynasty, Korea / 체질인류학회지
Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
; : 113-123, 2010.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-20908
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Skeletal remains collected from the archaeological fields must be maintained carefully, for being used in scientific studies on the physical characteristics, health status, and pathological disease of the ancient or medieval human populations. Even if Joseon Dynasty Human Sample Collection might be a good example for such studies, few of bone collections predated the Joseon Age (e.g. Goryeo Dynasty) have been established until now, possibly owing to poor preservation condition of archaeological sites in Korea. In this study, we performed anthropological studies on a few cases of Goryeo skeletons, which have been rarely reported by anthropologists in Korea. Judging from the preservation status of bones found in various types of Goryeo graves (e.g. earthen- or stone-chambered tombs), many cases seem to be cremated in accordance with Buddhist funeral rites. Goryeo bone collections must be constructed with the bones identified in the earthen tombs, which were preserved much perfectly than those of any other types of Goryeo tombs.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Arqueologia
/
Esqueleto
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Rituais Fúnebres
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Antropologia Física
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Aspecto:
Preferência do paciente
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo