Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(9)

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

Abstract Balma Guilanyà shelter (north-eastern Iberian Peninsula, Spain) contains a stratigraphic sequence spanning the Late Upper Palaeolithic to early Holocene. During excavations from 1992 2008, seventeen human teeth, and several cranial postcranial bones were unearthed layer E (Late Glacial). In this contribution, we report new unpublished dental remains, which add previously assemblage level at Guilanyà. The purpose of article is provide an updated description morphology material, as well analysis MNI, age death, presence pathologies, approaching it holistic vision teeth Glacial. This review has made possible diagnose dens invaginatus , persistence deciduous upper central incisor (possibly caused by mesiodens ), with cavities, deep occlusal pits conducive cariogenesis, atypical lower second molar molars fused roots. pattern anomalies attributed single individual (Individual III) not usual among hunter-gatherers who lived 13,000 years ago. Likewise, enamel hypoplasia in allows us discuss aetiology. These identifiers derived can help extend our knowledge pathologies stress markers Glacial Homo sapiens populations Western Europe. Additionally, accumulation two individuals found confined area excavation was examined. Potential scenarios assessed regarding arrangement grouping, presents challenges attributing its formation post-depositional or natural processes. would have potential elucidate behavioural funerary practices late glacial hunter-gatherer populations.

Language: Английский