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Osteoarchaeology: Analysing Human Skeletal Remains
Determine biological sex, age-at-death, stature, pathology, trauma, and isotopic diet from human bones and teeth.
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Archaeological Science and Artefact Analysis
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Analyse artefacts, biological remains, and dating evidence using scientific and typological methods.
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ARCH-1.1General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Archaeology · 11th Gradeburial evidence including human remains
ARCH-3.4General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Archaeology · 11th Gradeanalysis of human remains (including age, sex, stature, occupation, diet, ancestry, and cause of death)