Detailed Analysis of a Trepanation from the Late Avar Period (Turn of the 7th-8th Centuries-811) and Its Significance in the Anthropological Material of the Carpathian Basin
Orsolya László
Abstract In 2008, 11 graves of a Late Avar period (turn the 7th–8th centuries—811) cemetery were found in outskirts Baracs (in area so called Szitányi parcel, Co. Fejér, Hungary). The present study discusses skeleton 7‐ to 9‐year‐old child with signs trepanation and argues for possible interpretations based on detailed macroscopic description. As trepanations performed children occur very rarely this period, discussed example is relevant both geographical distribution such practices as well their methods. anthropological evaluation publication similar small‐scale cemeteries may thus be further importance general overviews period. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology