Антрополошка анализа скелетних остатака са локалитета суви рид код врања
Anthropological analysis of the skeletal remains from the Suvi rid site, near Vranje

Summary/Abstract: Necropolis at the Suvi Rid site, in the village of Dekutinci, Vranje municipality, was discovered by chance in 1996, while laying down pillars for the power grid. The National Museum of Vranje organized smaller surveys, during which seven graves were discovered. Osteological remains consist of a skeleton of a child only a couple of years old, two skeletons of juveniles, and three skeletons of adults — one female and two male. Although small, this paleodemographic sample is interesting, as several age groups are represented. The average age at death of these individuals is estimated at 27.5 years, but 45 years if only adults are taken into consideration. Thus, it is not possible to conclude more about the paleodemographic structure of this necropolis. Paleopathological analysis points to the great presence of caries, especially with elder individuals, low frequency of indicators of developmental stress (lack of enamel hypoplasia, and cribrae orbitaliae present at only one individual). There are some ostheoarthritic changes at the individuals from graves 3 and 5, which is fairly common at people over 35 years of age. Broken first and second right ribs at the individual from grave number 3 could be related to a fight-related injury. Occupational stress markers have been noted on clavicles, humeruses, femurs, and tibias. Based on such a small sample, it can only be noted that male skeletons seem to be more robust, and that the upper extremities were subject to greater stress.

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