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The Rediscovery of Two Upper Palaeolithic Skeletons From Baousso da Torre Cave (Liguria-Italy).

Authors :
Villotte, Sébastien
Henry-Gambier, Dominique
Source :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Jan2010, Vol. 141 Issue 1, p3-6. 4p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on the rediscovery of two palaeolithic skeletons found by Emile Rivi#x00E8;re at Balzi Rossi cave in Italy. It notes the excavation of Rivi#x00E8;re beginning in 1871 wherein she discovered various bones, particularly the two adult skeletons in Balzi Rossi. However, the bone collection of Rivi#x00E8;re was lost and was found in the collection of prehistorian G. Goury who donated it to the Mus#x00E8;e Lorrain. It provides an overview of the examination of the skeletons.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029483
Volume :
141
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
47393180
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.21164