Radiological findings in an ancient Iranian salt mummy (Chehrābād ca. 410-350 BC)

Öhrström, Lena; Seiler, Roger; Böni, Thomas; Aali, Abolfazl; Stöllner, Thomas; Rühli, Frank J

doi:10.1007/s00256-015-2103-y

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“…To date, the literature on third molar agenesis in past assemblages is extremely sparse, and while it is at times included in the skeletal analysis (Iseri & Uzel, 1993;Munson, 2001;Öhrström et al, 2015;Lieverse et al, 2014), it is not extensively discussed. Only a few studies (Castro, 1989;Henriksson et al, 2019;Nelsen et al, 2001;Sengupta et al, 1999;Vodanović, 2012) record assemblage-wide data on third molar agenesis as part of broader analyses of dental anomalies.…”

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Third Molar Agenesis in Post-Medieval Chichester

Caldwell

2021

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Third molar agenesis is a dental anomaly that occurs in approximately 25% of people worldwide and results in the complete absence of one or more of the third molars in the dentition. A rise in the prevalence of congenitally absent third molars has been noted in modern populations, and it has been proposed as the final evolutionary step in the dental reduction of the human dentition. Whilst much research has been conducted in modern cohorts, relatively little has been published on third molar agenesis in archaeological assemblages. A post-medieval assemblage from Chichester was visually and radiographically analysed to determine the prevalence of this anomaly. Third molars were measured to determine if there was an association between agenesis and size reduction. Prevalence of agenesis was found to be relatively high at 42.7% and 2 of 8 measurements were found to produce significant differences. Consequently, it can be said that high rates of third molar agenesis are not solely a modern phenomenon, as many prevalence rates in recent populations are lower. However, if we are to assess the significance of size differences in third molars of those with agenesis and those without, and to detect patterns within and between these groups, assemblages with larger sample sizes are needed. In order to better understand the trajectory and evolution of this anomaly, more archaeological assemblages must be examined.

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Third Molar Agenesis in Post-Medieval Chichester

Caldwell

2021

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“…The missing teeth, probably due to periodontitis, and the heavy dental wear estimate this individual was likely an older adult. SM4 is of juvenile age, estimated to be 15-16 years old [9]. The radiological analyses of SM5 indicate an age range of 45-49 years old.…”

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“…He was an adolescent of about 15 years and dated to the Achaemenid time period [1,2,11]. The radiological findings of this individual have been described separately [9]. SM5 was found during the second field season in 2005.…”

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“…This field and laboratory work discovered SM6 and assured the archaeological and stratigraphical contextualization of the site. Several organic accessories such as fur and textile clothing as well as working tools were excavated and display the rich material background of the ancient salt mining communities [4,8,9].…”

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Radiological and histological findings in ancient salt mummies from the salt mine of Douzlākh, Iran

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Computed tomography studies and histological analyses were performed on the mummified remains found in the Chehrābād salt mine in northwestern Iran. The ancient salt mummies are dated to the Achaemenid (550–330 BC) and Sassanid (3rd–7th century AD) time period and died in mining incidents. The aim of the study was to describe the radiological and histological findings of several ancient Iranian salt mummies with special interest in pathological and postmortem changes. The mummified remains show multiple traumatic alterations, such as fractures and signs of massive compression. Histological analyses can clearly differentiate soft tissue, however the preservation status is variable. These Iranian salt mummies are a rare example of the ancient Iranian population. The soft tissue and organs are well preserved, however in different degrees due to the varying conditions.

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New paleoradiological investigations of ancient human remains from North West Lombardy archaeological excavations

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Radiological findings in an ancient Iranian salt mummy (Chehrābād ca. 410-350 BC)

Abstract: The salt preserved the soft tissue as well as parts of the inner organs remarkably well. However, further investigations including histology are needed to reveal additional details of the health status of this unique salt mummy.

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Third Molar Agenesis in Post-Medieval Chichester

Third Molar Agenesis in Post-Medieval Chichester

Radiological and histological findings in ancient salt mummies from the salt mine of Douzlākh, Iran

New paleoradiological investigations of ancient human remains from North West Lombardy archaeological excavations

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