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CERCETĂRI INTERDISCIPLINARE LA SITUL SAHARNA MARE/„DEALUL MĂNĂSTIRII”, RAIONUL REZINA
(2019) Nagacevschi, Tatiana; Simalcsik, Angela; Sochircă, Vitalie; Stanc, Margareta Simina
The archaeological researches carried out during 2017-2019 in the southwestern sector of the Saharna Mare / “Dealul Mănăstirii” site resulted in the discovery of several archaeological structures (dwellings, auxiliary constructions, household pits, etc.), as well as rich and varied archaeological finds, which allowed their attribution to the early Hallstattian (Cozia-Saharna) and Thraco-Getic habitation layers. Simultaneously with the archaeological research, soil samples were taken for analysis from the cultural layer, from the pit 4/2018 and from an urn. Also, quite significant samples of the remains of the paleofauna were taken from the layer and from the complex, which were also subjected to careful analysis. At the same time, anthropological research of the skeleton from a catacomb burial in the habitation layer of the Early Iron Age, as well as the incomplete skeleton found near structure no. 3 from the Getic layer, were carried out.
COMUNITĂŢILE UMANE ÎN PERIOADA TÂRZIE A EPOCII FIERULUI, PRIVITE PRIN PRISMA INDICATORILOR STRESULUI MUSCULO-SCHELETIC (OCUPAŢIONAL)
(Casa Editorial-Poligrafică Bons Offices, 2021) Simalcsik, Angela; Băţ, Mihail; Ciobanu, Ion
A PLACE OF LIFE AND DEATH. BURIALS AND HUMAN BONE FINDS IN THE IRON AGE SETTLEMENT AT SAHARNA MARE / ”DEALUL MĂNĂSTIRII”: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
(2019) Băţ, Mihail; Simalcsik, Angela; Zanoci, Aurel
Among the numerous vestiges of the Iron Age at Saharna Mare / “Dealul Mănăstirii”, there are 11 finds of human remains, which are of particular interest for the interdisciplinary research of the site. In this article, we propose combining archaeological data with anthropological ones. The analyzed skeletal material comes from six types of archaeological contexts: “cultic structure”,“ditch”, “rampart”, “grave”, “dwelling”, and “cultural layer” (Fig. 2; 3). In all the analyzed cases the identified osteological remains come from a single individual. In total, seven individuals were identified, one of whom is female and six are male. Regarding age distribution, most individuals fall within the age range of 30-60 years (maturus). One individual falls within the age range of 20-30 years (adultus), and another one has passed the age of 60 (senilis). As a result of the paleopathological analyses, a wide spectrum of dental pathologies (supragingival calculus, cavities, abscess, antemortem tooth loss) and bone pathologies (osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc herniation, porotic hyperostosis) were recorded. The analysis of occupational indicators showed over-demanding physical activities, spatial mobility, and horseback riding. Traces of violent death, such as cranial and postcranial fractures, have been reported in several cases. There were also identified injuries with signs of healing.