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Lecture: BABAO Conference 2013
(posted Tuesday December 27th)

The department of archaeology at the University of York will be hosting the 2013 BABAO conference from the 13th to the 15th of September 2013.

Exhition: The Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets
(posted Thursday December 8th)

A new exhibition at Millenium Place in Durham shows 6 possible gladiator skeletons from York
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Analysis of skeleton

Towton sword cut in upper jaw

Excavating a medieval skeleton

Medieval skull

Skull radiograph

Roman sarcophagus

Roman urn

Weighing cremated bone

York Osteoarchaeology is specialised in the excavation, analysis and reporting of human remains. We provide professional osteological services to archaeological contractors and academic institutions:

Advice for pre-contract planning
Provision of on-site specialist advice
Excavation, lifting and processing of burials
Assessment of burials in situ
Analysis of inhumed and cremated human remains
Osteological and palaeopathological analysis
Reappraisal of existing collections
Integration of results with the archaeological context
Research and comparative analysis
Preparation of exhibitions and museum displays
Presentation of results in reports, publications and lectures

York Osteoarchaeology use a multi-disciplinary approach of studying past human behaviour. We are committed to providing a cost-effective, highly efficient and professional service to our clients.