Digital Object 1989
Description:
T2-I07. Male adult between the ages of 40-50, therefore a mature adult. Age was estimated based on the relationship between occlusal wear and age, and the presence of degenerative joint disease. They had a very robust build as revealed by the strong muscular insertions of the jaw and the marked linea aspera of the femurs. The poor preservation did not allow any of the measurements necessary to estimate the height, however, the length of the skeleton was 151 cm (head-feet). Despite the poor state of preservation and the absence of numerous bone parts, some degenerative activity was observed in the femoral fovea capitis, as well as in the acetabular rim. The antemortem absence of numerous teeth was also recorded.
He was lying in a prone position with his face pointing to the right. As for the position of the upper limbs, the right humerus was in lateral abduction at 45 degrees and the elbow flexed. The absence of the left arm made it impossible to know its actual position. The legs were extended and parallel to the knees and ankles in contact, indicating the possibility that they were tied. Regarding the registration of the joints and anatomical connections, it was observed that, although the pelvic waist was semi-open, the hip joint appeared articulated, this, together with the retention of the position of the leg joints, would indicate that the body decomposed in a densely packed space. Since the left side rested on individual I8, this sector had anatomical points with lower elevations.
br> Individual I7 was deposited in the central area of the pit with his head facing SE, between individual I8, on which his left side rests, and individual I13. His head rests on the left shoulder of individual I13. The left arm of the individual I11 rests on his feet. Two transversely fragmented adult human femurs were found on his hip.
He was lying in a prone position with his face pointing to the right. As for the position of the upper limbs, the right humerus was in lateral abduction at 45 degrees and the elbow flexed. The absence of the left arm made it impossible to know its actual position. The legs were extended and parallel to the knees and ankles in contact, indicating the possibility that they were tied. Regarding the registration of the joints and anatomical connections, it was observed that, although the pelvic waist was semi-open, the hip joint appeared articulated, this, together with the retention of the position of the leg joints, would indicate that the body decomposed in a densely packed space. Since the left side rested on individual I8, this sector had anatomical points with lower elevations.
br> Individual I7 was deposited in the central area of the pit with his head facing SE, between individual I8, on which his left side rests, and individual I13. His head rests on the left shoulder of individual I13. The left arm of the individual I11 rests on his feet. Two transversely fragmented adult human femurs were found on his hip.
Excavation campaign:
2013
Record type:
Individuals (skeletons)
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Archaeological site:
El Caño
Operation:
Operation 1
Stratigraphic group:
Tomb 2
Stratigraphic unit type:
Interment
Stratigraphic unit (finds):
134
Individual´s forensic data:
I07
Calibrated Age Range:
Cal AD 900 to 1020 (Cal BP 1050 to 930)
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Human bone remains
Location: Tomb and Stratigraphic Unit (UE):
T2-UE134
Forensic information:
Forensic record
Identification: Sex ( / age):
Male
Age:
40 to 50 years old
Digital Object 1989