Paleobiology of Etruscan populations |
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Authors: | E. Pacciani B. Chiarelli G. D’Amore J. Moggi-Cecchi |
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Affiliation: | (1) Soprintendenza Archeologica per la Toscana, via della Pergola, 65, 50123 Firenze, Italy;(2) Istituto di Antropologia, Università di Firenze, via del Proconsolo, 12, 50122 Firenze, Italy |
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Abstract: | A research project on the population biology of ancient Etruscans has recently started. The aim of this multidisciplinary research is the anthropological definition of Etruscan populations, about which little is known. The study of the skeletal remains is expected to lead to the identification of characteristics typical of this group, which will be used to establish affinities and differences with other contemporary Italic populations, as well as with previous and subsequent groups. An outline of the project is presented here, together with an indication of the problems concerning the availability of material. A summary of previous research on Etruscans is also given. In the final section, preliminary results are presented on one aspect of the research presently under way, namely the odontometric study of different groups of Etruscan populations. These results suggest a homogeneity within the groups described under the common label “Etruscans”. |
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Keywords: | Etruscans paleobiology odontometry |
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