Abstract
A collection of human remains, from the Argaric Culture sites, was studied to broaden knowledge about the physical activity carried out by those populations. Three types of activity markers were analyzed: osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal stress markers and traumatisms. The obtained results coincide with the environment and terrain in which the archaeological sites were found, demonstrating a remarkable difference between sexes. Although it is impossible to determine the profession of the studied individuals, it can be affirmed that the men would perform activities that required muscular strength, walking through rugged and steeped terrain in which they risked suffering further trauma. The women, however, carried out activities centred around the domestic environment.
Highlights
A collection of human remains, from the Argaric Culture sites, was studied to broaden knowledge about the physical activity carried out by those populations
The women, carried out activities centred around the domestic environment
Aunque es muy difícil analizar los patrones de traumatismos de una población y valorar las interacciones entre el medio y su actividad, los resultados obtenidos no están en contra del hecho de poder atribuir las lesiones de los argáricos al entorno en el que se desenvolvieron
Summary
A collection of human remains, from the Argaric Culture sites, was studied to broaden knowledge about the physical activity carried out by those populations. En el miembro superior los varones muestran una afectación del hombro acusadamente superior, mientras que en las restantes articulaciones, sobre todo en el codo, las diferencias entre sexos no son muy destacadas.
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