Exploring sex differences in diets and activity patterns through dental and skeletal studies in populations from ancient Corinth, Greece

Abstract

Sex and temporal differences are assessed in relation to dietary habits and activity patterns in three ancient populations from Corinth, Greece. The skeletal sample spans time from the Geometric to the Early Byzantine Period (9th c. BCE-5th c. CE). Dental caries and tooth wear have been proven to be reliable dietary indicators. Similarly, spinal osteoarthritis, spinal facet remodeling and Schmorl’s nodes, have been used to infer activity patterns.