Mummies and dental health in the ancient Ilo valley, southern Peru
In the very arid climate of southern Peru, archaeological remains, including many human burials, are extremely well preserved. Study of the teeth of mummified people from different cultural groups and time periods is beginning to provide evidence of diet and disease among the ancient inhabitants of...
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doaj-3b9b97a3c301464c909d62d0271eae5a2021-02-02T09:01:17ZengUCL PressArchaeology International1463-17252048-41942003-10-017444710.5334/ai.0712112Mummies and dental health in the ancient Ilo valley, southern PeruSimon Hillson0UCL Institute of ArchaeologyIn the very arid climate of southern Peru, archaeological remains, including many human burials, are extremely well preserved. Study of the teeth of mummified people from different cultural groups and time periods is beginning to provide evidence of diet and disease among the ancient inhabitants of the Ilo valley between the foot-hills of the Andes and the desert coast.http://www.ai-journal.com/articles/112Diet, Disease |
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In the very arid climate of southern Peru, archaeological remains, including many human burials, are extremely well preserved. Study of the teeth of mummified people from different cultural groups and time periods is beginning to provide evidence of diet and disease among the ancient inhabitants of the Ilo valley between the foot-hills of the Andes and the desert coast. |
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