Perimortem sharp force trauma in an individual from the early medieval cemetery of Säben-Sabiona in South Tyrol, Italy

ConclusionsThe trauma pattern observed indicates that different bladed weapons were used and interpersonal violence rather than a large-scale conflict led to the death of SK63.SignificanceThe present findings provide novel information on violent interpersonal interactions in early medieval Säben-Sabiona, Italy.LimitationsThe sequence of the inflicted injuries was not reconstructed.Suggestions for Further ResearchFuture interdisciplinary investigations (i.e., 3D imaging and reconstructions) will provide a better understanding of the possible types of weapons used to inflict injuries, the required forces to create the lesions, as well as the directions of impact.

Source: International Journal of Paleopathology - September 25, 2019 Category: Pathology Source Type: research