Prehistoric cannibalism at Mancos 5MTUMR-2346

Bibliographic Collection: 
Anthropogeny
Publication Type: Book
Authors: White, T. D
Year of Publication: 1992
Number of Pages: xxiii, 462 p
Publisher: Princeton University Press
City: Princeton, N.J
Publication Language: eng
ISBN Number: 0691094675
Keywords: Cannibalism Colorado, Mancos Site (Colo.), Pueblo Indians
Abstract:

This analysis of human bones from an Anasazi pueblo in Colorado, archaeological site 5MTUMR-2346, reveals that cannibalism took place there around 1100 AD. The author applies anatomical, taphonomic, zooarchaeological and forensic methods in his investigation of prehistoric behaviour.

Notes:

Tim D. Whiteill., maps ; 27 cm

Label: 1980