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Document Details : Title: Neolithic Burials from Barcin Höyük Subtitle: The 2007-2012 Excavation Seasons Author(s): ALPASLAN ROODENBERG, M. Songül , GERRITSEN, Fokke A. , ÖZBAL, Rana Journal: Anatolica Volume: 39 Date: 2013 Pages: 93-111 DOI: 10.2143/ANA.39.0.2990785 Abstract : Excavations at the seventh millennium settlement of Barcin Höyük in NW Anatolia have yielded burials of adults, juveniles and infants. This article reports on 34 burials excavated in the years between 2007 and 2012. Most are single and primary burials, with the body in flexed position on its side. The preferred location to bury adults was in open areas between houses, used also for outdoor activities. Babies in contrast were frequently buried in the rubble of abandoned houses. Grave goods are not numerous and include animal bones and bone implements. Osteological examinations revealed high infant mortality, especially in the 0-3 months range. Coarse food consumption led to bad dental health among adults and juveniles. Among the observed pathological conditions degenerative arthritis was common. |
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