AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL-MULTIDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS OF THE CINERARY REMAINS DISCOVERED AT OCNIȚA - BURIDAVA PARS EST IN TOTO ET TOTUM EST IN PARTE

The archaeological research from 2016-2021 allowed us to identify in Buridava some types of structures that can also be found other sites belonging the classic Geto-Dacian era and which largely correspond discoveries Dumitru Berciu 1961-1992. were made on terrace VIII, last one western side bushy hills Cosota. Looking back benefiting today multiple sources analysis (LIDAR, aerial photography, etc.) we are convinced all eight terraces Acropolis served starting quarter 1st century BC throughout as a necropolis/sacred area. Our study is based context; forensic anthropological analysis; serological X-ray microtomography (µXCT) 3D reconstruction; SEM EDS analyses; analysis, EDXRF spectrometry; bones analysed human nature, fact supported by their morphology, well physical examinations carried out. There few exceptions where, due extremely small dimensions, further clarifications could not made. analyses focused 1457 cremated fragments various component parts skeleton identified.