CLA233H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Bioarchaeology, Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act, Grave Goods
Document Summary
Scaffolding would never be found in the archaeological record. Acidic signature of wine found in 8000 pot. Understand what is and what is not bioarchaeology. Primary data are human remains and their contexts (america) British archaeologists expand this to include all biological material. Understand the mortuary traditions of a past society using many lines of evidence association with human remains. Treated like a regular person in community. What does this mean for archaeological interpretation. E. g. st. valentine"s death does not end with just his funeral but also the social interactiosn of people after. These are people and their remains must be treated respectfully. Repatriation: nagpra, no canadian equivalent but local policies in place. If you find human remains: might be modern to call the police or coroner. Question: when did domesticated corn spread to na. The problem for analysis of iroquois because they have a strong affinity to their dead so graves cannot be disturbed.
