Archaeology of Human Remains 1: Introductory (HR1)
Human Remains Class of 2005
In the 1950s, and during SHARP's tenure, over 300 skeletons have been excavated from Boneyard. From these remains of the ancient Sedgeford people we can learn a great deal about past lives and experiences. SHARP offers an exceptional opportunity to learn how to carry out the archaeological interpretation of ancient human remains.
The course covers basic anatomy, determination of age and sex, dentition and palaeopathology, as well as recording methods. The class will discuss the ethical aspect of studying human remains and will take the first step towards interpreting population data. Excavation on the Boneyard site has now come to a halt and we are moving into the post-excavation phase. The course will cover the basics of producing and presenting an osteological report on the data recorded during the week.
No previous experience or knowledge of human skeletal biology, or archaeological excavation, is required, although an understanding of the principles of archaeological investigation is helpful. This course offers the opportunity for first hand study of human skeletal remains using skeletons excavated from the Boneyard site. As with all our courses, participants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.