First approach to the bioarcheology of the Malka 2/Flia site Carrazana Paredes

  • Verónica Seldes
  • Analía González Simonetto
  • María Nélida Dentoni
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/esnoa.n24.12893
Keywords: bioarchaeological analysis; Tilcara; Formative period; diet

Abstract

The preliminary results of the analysis of human, bone and dental remains, recovered in a rescue archeology work carried out in Carrazana/Paredes in the town of Tilcara, Jujuy, are presented. The bioarchaeological analysis includes the determination of the minimum number of individuals (MNI) of each one of the 16 burials, the estimation of age and sex. As a result, it was possible to determine the presence of at least 24 individuals, 8 of whom are subadults, one juvenile, and 15 adults, one of them female, while it was not possible to estimate the sex of the rest. Given the poor state of preservation of the remains, only oral pathologies such as cavities and dental wear could be relieved. A low frequency of caries was recorded as well as a high degree of dental wear even in young individuals. The existence of teeth corresponding to infantile individuals of different ages stands out as a relevant aspect, which, in the absence of associated bone remains, could integrate the repertoire of offerings or accompaniment towards the deceased adults.

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Published
2023-05-16
How to Cite
Seldes, V., González Simonetto, A., & Dentoni, M. N. (2023). First approach to the bioarcheology of the Malka 2/Flia site Carrazana Paredes. Estudios Sociales Del NOA, (24). https://doi.org/10.34096/esnoa.n24.12893
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No 24 (2021)
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