偃师商城出土人骨初步分析

A preliminary study of the imperfect pottery sherds from ceramic workshops at Yanshi Shang City site

偃师商城遗址出土人骨显示,两性死亡率差异不大,平均死亡年龄为30.1岁,中壮年个体死亡率最高。形态学分析显示,偃师商城古代人群的体质特征主体属于“古中原类型”,他们应该是中原先秦两汉时期的原住民,代表了当时中原地区古代居民的主要体质特征。同时,也不排除商代早期有少量来自其他古代居民的迁入或基因混杂。身高统计显示,偃师商城男性平均身高是166.63厘米,女性平均身高是159.76厘米。骨骼上反映的健康状况显示,偃师商城古代人群口腔疾病呈高发状态,特异性感染、非特异性感染、免疫系统疾病和生殖系统疾病具有一定出现率。偃师商城古代人群普遍存在跪坐现象,并可能存在一定比例的枕部人工变形现象。

Analysis of human remains unearthed from the Yanshi Shang City site reveals no significant disparity in mortality rates between males and females.The average age at the time of death stands at 30.1 years,with middle-aged individuals experiencing the highest mortality rates.Morphological examination indicates that the prevailing physical traits of the ancient Yanshi Shang City site population align with the“ancient Central Plains type,”potentially representing indigenous inhabitants of the Central Plains during the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties.However,it cannot be definitively ruled out that some migration or genetic mixing occurred during the early Shang Dynasty.In terms of stature,the average height for males in the Yanshi Shang City site measures 166.63 cm,while for females,it is 159.76 cm.An analysis of skeletal health uncovers a notable prevalence of oral diseases among the ancient population,encompassing specific infections,non-specific infections,immune system disorders,and reproductive system ailments.Furthermore,the population exhibits a common practice of kneeling and may show evidence of occasional artificial cranial deformation.