LATE MEDIEVAL SKELETAL REMAINS FROM THE TOWNHALL OF TRNAVA (WEST SLOVAKIA): ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

The Museum of Western Slovakia completed archaeological research in the present area of Trnava townhall. The chapel, situated in the west wing, was the topic of research. Excavations revealed a shaft in the middle of the chapel, divided by a crossbeam in the shape of the letter "T" at a de...

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Published in:Anthropologie (Brno) 2002-05, Vol.40 (2), p.165-175
Main Authors: BODORIKOVA, Silvia, URMINSKY, Josef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropological methods
Archaeology
Bones
Circumferences
Diameters
Head circumference
Human paleontology
Humerus
Methodology and general studies
Paleoanthropology
Prehistory and protohistory
Skeleton
Skull
Teeth
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Summary:The Museum of Western Slovakia completed archaeological research in the present area of Trnava townhall. The chapel, situated in the west wing, was the topic of research. Excavations revealed a shaft in the middle of the chapel, divided by a crossbeam in the shape of the letter "T" at a depth of 116 cm. The outside diameters of the shaft measured 171×181 cm, the inside diameters were 125×115 cm and the depth was 470 cm. The backfill consisted of brick fragments, ceramic vessels, 30 pieces of silver and copper coins, Gothic beaker fragments, a seal stamp and animal skeletal remains, which were dated to the 15th century. A complete human skeleton of a male individual who died in the age of 20–29 years was excavated at a depth of 280–300 cm. Analysis of the skeletal remains did not confirm violent death of the individual.
ISSN:0323-1119
2570-9127