Population variation in diaphyseal growth and age estimation of juvenile skeletal remains

The aim of this study was the anthropological analysis of seven individuals from Late Roman period which were excavated in necropolis in Sid. Skeletal remains were incomplete, fragmentary and decomposed, so we couldn't manage to determinate sex and age of each individual (one senilis male, one maturus male, one adult male, one maturus female, two adult females, and one juvenilis I, unknown sex). To get a complete anthropological picture of buried individuals, detailed descriptions of individual skeletal remains for each grave were given. The description comprehended: preservation and completeness of skeletal remains, sex and age estimation, stature estimation paleopathological finds, nonmetric skeletal traits and skeletal markers of occupational stress. Dental analysis showed presence of caries, attrition and periodontal disorders. A careful observation of skeletal remains demonstrated that these deceased suffered of joint diseases and hematological disorders. In consideration of all these real existences these people buried here, were health and led a quiet and wealthy life.

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Forensic age estimation in human skeletal remains: Current concepts and future directions

Legal Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.legalmed.2009.09.001 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 157

Author(s):

Daniel Franklin

Keyword(s):

Age Estimation ◽

Skeletal Remains ◽

Forensic Age Estimation ◽

Human Skeletal Remains ◽

Future Directions

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Age estimation of immature human skeletal remains from the metaphyseal and epiphyseal widths of the long bones in the post-natal period

American Journal of Physical Anthropology ◽

10.1002/ajpa.23081 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 162 (1) ◽

pp. 19-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Hugo F. V. Cardoso ◽

John M. Vandergugten ◽

Louise T. Humphrey

Keyword(s):

Age Estimation ◽

Skeletal Remains ◽

Long Bones ◽

Human Skeletal Remains

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Forensic investigation of Barzanian mass grave skeletal remains at Busaya desert in Samawa, Iraq

Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.15218/zjms.2020.037 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 230-324

Author(s):

Yasin Amin

Keyword(s):

Age Estimation ◽

Skeletal Remains ◽

Forensic Investigation ◽

Mass Grave ◽

Mass Graves ◽

Victim Identification ◽

Gender Determination ◽

Standard Procedures ◽

Scientific Standard ◽

Scientific Documentation

Background and objective: Human identification and anthropological evaluation of mass graves are the key step towards scientific documentation and achieving justice. This study aimed to investigate the exhumation, anthropological evaluation, and individual victim identification of a mass grave in Busaya in Samawa governorate. Methods: The investigation included excavation of the graves and identification of the victims. The field study was started after taking testimonies and witnesses for locating the site of graves. The sites were determined, which were excavated according to the scientific standard procedures. Gender determination and age and stature estimation were performed on the remnant skeletons in the laboratory of the medico-legal institute in Erbil. Results: The grave included 93 bodies, 66 (71%) were males, 24 (26%) were possibly males, while the others were not identified because of degradations of the bones. The results of age estimation reported that the number of young bodies under 20 years old were five cases (5.4%), while 53 cases (57%) were young bodies between 20-29 years. The rest were more than 30 years old, except for eight cases that could not be identified. The results of stature revealed that more than half of cases had stature more than 166 cm, while only six cases were less than 155 cm. All the remained bones were recorded in detail for more documentation. Conclusion: These findings described the anthropological evaluation of a large Barzanian mass graves in Busaya desert in the south region in Iraq. The majority (or all) of the victims were males and young people. Keywords: Mass grave; Barzanian victims; Busaya; Exhumation; Identification.

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