Event Details
Thursday, Apr 16, 2015
CFAS Lecture: Bioarchaeological Investigations at Kellis, Egypt
Time: 7:00 pm til 8:00 pm
Location: Winter Park Towers
Description: Over the past 20 years, excavations and subsequent analysis in the ancient city of Kellis in the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt have shed light on a thriving and diverse city on the fringes of the Roman Empire during the first few centuries AD. Bioarchaeological investigations of two skeletons from North Tomb 1 provide a prime example of the study of disease at the site. Burials of two adult males, B10 and B12, with ages estimated at 45 and 27 years, respectively exhibit extensive arthritic changes in their joints, advanced osteoporosis in legs and feet and bilateral fusion in the feet. Advanced osteoarthritic changes associated with B12 are surprising given his young age. Although identifying Rheumatoid Arthritis from skeletal is difficult, further evidence including environmental triggers and a possible genetic relationship between the two individuals support this diagnosis. This investigation highlights the rich detail unearthed about the ancient city and provides unique insight about individual lives not available from other sources.
Presented by Katie East, a graduate student at the University of Central Florida
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FPAN is co-hosting this event.
