From bodies to bones and back again

Video presented by Robert Symmons

From bodies to bones and back again
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Why do some parts of bones get worn away? What can cut marks on bones tell us about the society they came from? Join archaeologist Robert Symmons for a romp through what animal bones can and can't tell archaeologists about our ancestors.

  • Presented by: Robert Symmons
  • Date: 08 April 2003
  • Duration: 29:35

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