Human Remains At Lake Mungo Flashcards
Lake Mungo
Site of significant archaeological discoveries in Australia.
Jim Bowler
Archaeologist who discovered human remains at Lake Mungo.
Mungo Lady
Ancient remains of a young woman, dated 42,000 years.
Gracile
Term describing lightly built human skeletons.
Mungo I
Official label for Mungo Lady’s skeletal remains.
Cremation
Ritual burning of a body before burial.
Osteoarthritis
Joint disease identified in Mungo Man’s elbow.
Red ochre
Sacred pigment used in Aboriginal burial rituals.
Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL)
Dating method revised Mungo remains’ age to 42,000 years.
Paleopathological analysis
Study of ancient bones for signs of disease.
Microscopic analysis
Technique revealing wear on Mungo Man’s teeth.
Burial ritual
Ceremonial practices surrounding the interment of the dead.
Carbonate-encrusted bones
Bones covered in mineral deposits from the environment.
Calcrete block
Hard sedimentary rock containing embedded bones.
Cultural practices
Traditions and rituals of Indigenous Australians.
Archaeological excavation
Process of systematically uncovering ancient artifacts.
DNA analysis
Testing for genetic material in ancient remains.
Chronological timeline
Sequence of events based on dating techniques.
Burial site stratigraphy
Layering of soil indicating historical burial practices.
Micronutrient analysis
Study of dietary habits through dental wear.
Skeletal reconstruction
Process of assembling fragmented bones into a whole.
Anthropological study
Examination of human remains for cultural insights.
Cultural beliefs
Shared values and practices of a community.
Indigenous Australians
Original inhabitants of Australia with rich cultural heritage.
