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Interpretation

- Interpretation partial skeleton of infant on W:E orientation, disturbed by later activity.
- Interpreted by
  - Claudia Asper
- Interpreted on 15-7-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2648
  Covers
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- VM_2647
- Fills
  VM_2649
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Site Photo

Site Photo VM_139

Description

Definitionskeleton of infant on W-E orientation near 2416
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Type of Grave
Type of Grave Cover
OrientationW-E
State of Conservationbad
Conditionbad
DescriptionPartial skeleton of infant on W-E orientation in simple earthen grave. Many bones are missing, possibly due to the insertion of a later grave. Right humerus present. Left arm missing. Right leg and left lower leg missing.
ObservationsGrave of HRU 2634* cuts 2416. No grave goods.
Period
Phase
Associated Finds
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Position

Position of Craniumoriginal

Articulation

Decomposition and Compression

Isotope Analysis

Basic Information

Definitionskeleton of infant on W-E orientation near 2416

Tomb

Tomb VM_T125
- burial

Geophoto

Geophoto VM_142

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 15-7-2008
Issued to Claudia Asper
Issued on 15-7-2008

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Fentress, E., Goodson, C., Maiuro, M., Andrews, M., Dufton, J.A. (eds.) 2016. Villa Magna: an Imperial Estate and its Legacies. Excavations 2006–2010. British School at Rome, Rome.

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