Twelve unidentified skeletons as remains of an epidemic or famine in Northern Finland

Twelve unidentified skeletons as remains of an epidemic or famine in Northern Finland

Skeletal remains of 12 individuals were found in a grave in a tar-burning pit. There were no coffins or other belongings to help with identification or reveal the cause of death.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Huumonen Sisko, Särkioja Terttu, Salo Sinikka, Niskanen Markku, Maijanen Heli, Hirvonen Jorma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-12-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Forensic Science
Subjects:
unidentified bodies
historical grave
methodological issues
age estimation
sex estimation
dating skeletal remains
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/sjfs-2016-0006
Description
Summary:Skeletal remains of 12 individuals were found in a grave in a tar-burning pit. There were no coffins or other belongings to help with identification or reveal the cause of death.
ISSN:2353-0707

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