Scientific analyses
Human Osteology • Zooarchaeology • Archaeobotany
Bone and plant remains from archaeological excavations are an important source for the study of cultural and environmental history. Are you in search of a laboratory to carry out the analyses on your human, animal or botanical finds? Our team of highly-trained human osteologists, zooarchaeologists and archaeobotanists examines your organic source material according to the latest scientific standards.
Depending on your needs, we offer anything from basic analysis up to a comprehensive evaluation of the material. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to advise you in finding the appropriate scope of analysis for your material.
On-site consultation and sampling
Already at the excavation many questions arise regarding the appropriate treatment of human, animal and botanical remains. We are happy to support you on-site.
We offer you
- On-site consultation
- Professional excavation and salvaging of human and faunal remains
- On-site diagnosis and documentation
- Sampling for isotope, DNA and 14C analyses
- Collecting samples for archaeobotanical analyses
- Age and sex estimation
- Osteometry
- Recording of skeletal changes (incl. pathologies, traumas and activity patterns) and non-metric traits
- Burial ground analyses (incl. demography)
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- Determination of skeletal elements and species (incl. age and sex estimation)
- Determination of minimum number of individuals and weight
- Osteometry
- Recording of bone modifications, taphonomic and pathological changes and non-metric traits
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- Preparation of archaeobotanical samples
- Sorting of macro-remains
- Identification of seeds and fruits
- Wood determination by cooperation partners
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Philosophy
We work on the intersection between the authorities and the building contractor. Reconciling the interests of both sides is our goal. We are convinced that a satisfying solution for all involved can be found!
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