bi·o·ar·chae·ol·o·gy
ˌbīōˌärkēˈäləjē/
noun
1. the study of human bones and other related funerary materials found in archaeological contexts in order to provide information about human life and behavior in the past.
Increasingly the public is becoming interested in human remains in the past, and this is an encouraging trend for bioarchaeologists. The Online Map of Bioarchaeology (TOMB) was created to provide those interested in the subject with an interactive method for exploring the subject, and resources to continue learning about it. The purpose of this site is to provide a place for students and the public to learn more about the amazing diversity of mortuary research that is occurring in the world, and also the amazing range of behavior found throughout history.
The site is primarily based around a map interface, which allows users to select certain variables for exploring burial sites, such as type of disposal, research done, period, cultural affiliation, etc. Each site can be selected to view more detailed information about who completed the research and what has been written about it.
TOMB is not a complete or finished product. Bioarchaeological work is continuously ongoing, and there are thousands of studies around the world. We hope this project offers a diverse sample of sites and practices, and will seek to continue to provide new content.
