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Bioarchaeology

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.ɑːr.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
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Bioarchaeology is the scientific study of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites to uncover details about ancient health, diet, and lifestyles. It combines biology, anthropology, and archaeology to analyze bones and teeth for evidence of diseases, migration patterns, and social structures, and has evolved to inform modern fields like forensics and public health by highlighting how past environments shaped human evolution.

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