AF101 Final: Final Exam Review - bioarchaeology.docx
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The scientific study of prehistoric & historic human remains. Seeks to explain human behavior within an evolutionary & bioculturalframework (martin et al. What is bioarchaeology: specialists, generalists, integrative combining data sets & applying theory, engaged pursuing a larger goal of value to stakeholders/descendant groups/involved parties, ethical self reflection & critique, concern for the scientific process (martin et al. 2013: start with a research question, be concerned with & conduct research in an ethical manner, provide replicable & scientifically sound data, include data on mortuary context & funerary items, disclose theory that informs their interpretations. The chachapoyawere a strong & independent people living in the mountainous region of peru over 400 years ago. Suddenly the entire tribe appeared to vanish overnight. The discovery of a site with the remains of more than 100 individuals has archaeologists & bioarchaeologistson the hunt to find out who or what claimed the lives of these individuals.
