Pages: 267-280

The paper focuses on the military traumas in the craniological materials of the Eneolithic and the Early Bronze Age in the Volga-Urals region. Lesions are studied in relation to the types of attack weapons. Statistical analysis of the trauma occurrence and character suggests a certain historical dynamics. Increased traumas can be seen during the Middle Bronze Age among the Tamar-Utkul/Ilek group of the Southern Urals and the Abashevo/Lbishche. The Srubnaya culture in the Late Bronze Age demonstrates the smallest number of traumas. These rates are indicative of a general social situation and are very important for reconstruction of relations between ancient communities.

Keywords: Volga-Urals, Eneolithic, Bronze Age, anthropology, craniology, traumatism

Information about authors:

Alexander Khokhlov (Samara, Russian Federation). Doctor of Historical Sciences. Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education. M. Gorky St., 65/67, Samara, 443099, Russian Federation
E-mail: [email protected]
Egor Kitov (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Russian Academy of Sciences. Lenin Ave., 32-A, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
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