International Journal of Archaeology

Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013

  • Contribution of Antemortem Tooth Loss (AMTL) and Dental Attrition to Oral Palaeopathology in the Human Skeletal Series from the Yean-Ri Site, South Korea

    Hisashi Fujita, Takao Suzuki, Shinya Shoda, Yoshinori Kawakubo, Kengo Ono, Parthenia Giannakopoulou, Shinji Harihara

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 1-5
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    Published: May 02, 2013
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    Abstract: Antemortem tooth loss (AMTL) and degree of dental attrition are thought to be closely related to dental caries and periodontitis, not only in ancient human skeletal remains but also in modern humans. We examined these features in the Yean-ri skeletal series (AD 4rd to 7th centuries), South Korea. There is no significant difference between males and... Show More
  • Parthian Settlement Patterns in the Central Zagros Region of Western Iran

    Yaghoub Mohammadifar, Kamal Aldin Niknami

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 6-12
    Received: May 16, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: The study area in this research lies in the region of the Central Zagros, western Iran. An archaeological survey was conducted and approximately 340 Parthian (ca 250 B.C.225A.D.) archaeological sites were discovered and recorded. The aim of the project was to develop a set of simple procedures that could be widely used to build basic models of site... Show More
  • About The Kassites Also Known As the Gauls and Then Gens Cassia

    Paola Villani

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 13-25
    Received: May 13, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Thanks to the opportunity of highway construction, a deep study has been conducted in order to understand the major influences that the Po Plain area had in the period 1800BC - 400 AD. Lack of basic ground items and a few but constant historical inconsistencies, have driven to a reconsideration of the commonly accepted and disclosed history. The an... Show More