Paleopatologija pleistocenskih paleoantropoloških nalaza s lokaliteta Sierra de Atapuerca

master's thesis

• Title (english): Paleopathology of Pleistocene paleoanthropological finds from the Sierra de Atapuerca site
• Author: Marija Dominko
• Mentor: Davorka Radovčić (mentor)
• Committee member: Darko Polšek (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Tihana Rubić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Davorka Radovčić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-02-20, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; Ethnology and Anthropology; Anthropology

Abstract

Ovaj rad uključuje pregled paleopatoloških tragova na paleoantropološkim nalazima iz špilja sjeverne Španjolske te ukazuje kako pomoću njih možemo proučavati traženo ponašanje i brigu. Nalazi lokaliteta Atapuerca odabrani su zbog mnogobrojnosti nalaza, njihove važnosti kao skupine arheoloških lokaliteta te kao jedna od najbitnijih regija za proučavanje evolucije, ali i paleopatoloških nalaza. Paleopatologija je disciplina koja proučava tragove bolesti, trauma i kongenitalnih anomalija na koštanom tkivu. Tragovi periodontalnih bolesti na dentalnim nalazima s ovih lokaliteta daju podatke o svakodnevnom životu i prehrani te potencijalnoj brizi zajednice o oboljelim individuama. Kongenitalni slučajevi daju uvid u ponašanje hominina, njihovo suosjećanje, brigu i prihvaćanje svih članova grupe. Ipak, slučajevi nasilja ukazuju na nasilne interakcije. Zaključno, paleopatologija je neophodna za interdisciplinarno proučavanje arheologije, antropologije, medicine, ponašanja i drugih disciplina te razumijevanje populacija u prošlosti, kao i u sadašnjosti.

Abstract (english)

This paper includes a review of paleopathological traces on paleoanthropological finds from caves in northern Spain and how we can detect the behaviour in question and care. Finds of the Sierra de Atapuerca site were chosen because of the abundance of finds, significance as a cluster of archaeological sites and as one of the most important regions for studying evolution and paleopathology. Paleopathology is a discipline that studies traces of disease, trauma and congenital anomalies on bone tissue. Periodontal disease on dental finds provide data about the everyday life, diet and potential care of diseased individuals. Congenial cases show the behaviour of hominins, their compassion, care and acceptance of all group members. Although, the cases of violence indicate violent interactions. In conclusion, paleopathology is necessary for the interdisciplinary research of archaeology, anthropology, medicine, behaviour and other disciplines and comprehension of populations in the past, as much as the present.

• Keywords: paleoantropologija; paleopatologija; briga; ponašanje; Sierra de Atapuerca
• Keywords (english): Paleopathology; palaeoanthropology; care; behaviour; Sierra de Atapuerca
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:110799
• Study programme: Title: Anthropology (double major); Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra antropologije (magistar/magistra antropologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Access restricted to students and staff of home institution
• Created on: 2023-02-27 15:56:45