Ancient Cranial Modifications with Medical and Cultural Significance
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ksuhonors14306776372021-08-03T06:30:58Z Ancient Cranial Modifications with Medical and Cultural Significance Brahler, Emily A. Archaeology Pathology Physical Anthropology Human Remains artificial cranial deformation artificial cranial modification trephination trepanation cranial modification facial reconstruction bioarchaeology archaeology pathology human remains body modification South America ancient Inca skull face Artificial cranial deformation and trephination are two cranial modification practices that leave behind evidence on the skull. These practices were prominent in ancient South American societies. This study begins by detailing the process and results of a craniofacial reconstruction on a skull cast of a male individual from the Inca Empire who exhibits signs of these cranial modifications. Based on this inspiration, this study also provides discussions from the previous literature on artificial cranial deformation and trephination in both South America, and elsewhere throughout the world. This study explores the ritualistic or cultural, and medical significance these cranial modification practices may have held in ancient societies, in an attempt to support bioarchaeological analysis of human remains. Highlighting individual stories of past individuals through the artistic reconstruction of the face, or through analysis of health conditions that occurred during life, can ultimately serve to answer a variety of research questions, and provide a meaningful outlet for honoring the unique identities of the dead. 2015-05-06 English text Kent State University Honors College / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430677637 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430677637 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Archaeology Pathology Physical Anthropology Human Remains artificial cranial deformation artificial cranial modification trephination trepanation cranial modification facial reconstruction bioarchaeology archaeology pathology human remains body modification South America ancient Inca skull face |
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Archaeology Pathology Physical Anthropology Human Remains artificial cranial deformation artificial cranial modification trephination trepanation cranial modification facial reconstruction bioarchaeology archaeology pathology human remains body modification South America ancient Inca skull face Brahler, Emily A. Ancient Cranial Modifications with Medical and Cultural Significance |
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ancient cranial modifications with medical and cultural significance |
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Kent State University Honors College / OhioLINK |
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2015 |
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