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In collaboration with the University of Glasgow and Dr. Michael Given, as well as the Cyprus Department of Antiquities, Odyssey Fieldschool has been invited to conduct the bioarchaeological examination of the skeletal remains from the archaeological site of Kourion Amathous Gate Cemetery. Dates: Summer 2022 June 6 - July 1 or any time between June 6 - August 6, 2022 |
Site Information |
Kourion is a renowned archaeological site world-wide. It is well known for its mosaics which decorate the floors of its magnificent mansions and yards. Kourion’s Amathous Gate Necropolis is one of the most prominent necropolises ever discovered in Cyprus. It consists of rock-cut chamber tombs, cist graves and even some sarcophagi were discovered. During the excavations the remains of at least one-hundred-eleven (111) individuals were found. The remains represent individuals of both sexes and of a range of different ages (including subadults and probably some juveniles). Preliminary analysis identified an array of pathologies present, including trauma, as well as a suit of non-metric dental traits that speak to the lifeways and affiliations of the population.
Follow these links for more information about the excavations at Kourion Amathous Gate Necropolis:
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Project Aim & Objectives |
The aim of the project is to provide a bioarchaeological evaluation of the dental and skeletal human remains from Amathous Gate Necropolis, contribute to and complement the archaeological findings.
The primary objective of this project is to evaluate these remains and assess the population's:
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Students who wish to further develop their human osteology skills and work with unique bioarchaeological collection may apply to join us. This opportunity may count towards credit, field school experience/training, and/or internship.
Students who wish to further develop their human osteology skills and work with unique bioarchaeological collection may apply to join us. This opportunity may count towards credit, field school experience/training, and/or internship.
Learning objectives: Advance bioarchaeological methods in the following:
- Manage and analyse commingle remains (MNI methods)
- Fragmentary osteology
- Dental anatomy
- Skeletal pathology
- Dental pathology
- Dental and skeletal non-metric traits
In addition, you will interface with field/lab recording methods, digital databases and a research environment that utilizes a diverse set of data collection methods to meet the needs of the skeletal assemblage under analysis. You will learn/develop photography skills and learn how to process a large-scale skeletal commingled collection.
We also have opportunities for students looking to fulfil the requirements of a Master thesis research project.
Requirements: good working knowledge of human dental and skeletal osteology, fragmentary osteology would be an advantage but not required, good working knowledge of dental and skeletal pathology. Successful candidates will be required to prepare in advance before arriving to Cyprus using the material provided by the project's directors.
The project is currently not subsidised and students are expected to pay for their expenses. Accommodation at a *reduced cost* will be offered. Minimum 2 weeks commitment is required, but 4 weeks are ideal.