The research
Reconstructing ancient biographies through skeletal analysis
Human skeletons are unique evidence on human life in ancient times. Their excavation, curation and study are processes that are performed with the application of best practices and are defined by scientific principles and a code of ethics.
Selection of methodology
The various methodologies provide new data to the research, adding pieces to the biological “jigsaw puzzle”. For each of the ancient biographies the physical characteristics, the health status, the food preferences and the genetic profile are revealed.
from the excavation to the lab
age
estimation
biological sex determination
height and body mass index
paleo-
pathology
diet and mobility
ancient DNA
phenotypic traits
kinship and migrations
