Theses and Dissertations
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9577-0421
Advisor
Osterholtz, Anna J.
Committee Member
Goliath, Jesse R.
Committee Member
Jones, Olivia A.
Date of Degree
5-10-2024
Original embargo terms
Immediate Worldwide Access
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Applied Anthropology
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures
Abstract
The end of the Bronze Age was a tumultuous period throughout the Mediterranean, seeing the fall of the major palatial economy in Greece. This project seeks to reconstruct the lived experiences of individuals interred at the Nikoleika cemetery in eastern Achaea, utilizing a variety of methods to analyze biological profiles and pathological conditions. Through the analysis of the 55 burials of Chamber Tomb Four, it was found that low levels of pathology and the presence of locally-produced goods may emphasize the self-sufficient nature of Achaea during the Bronze Age. The osteobiographies of three primary burials also revealed a great deal of similarities that provide evidence of deliberate acts taken during mortuary processing. This project found that eastern Achaea was relatively autonomous and continued unaffected by the palatial collapse.
Recommended Citation
Dillon, Daniel David, "Collective bodies and individual experiences: The case of Chamber Tomb Four at Nikoleika Aigio, Achaea, Greece" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 6099.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/6099