Child Burials from Novyi Cemetery of Middle Sarmatian Culture (Early Period)

The paper deals with child burials of cemetery Novyi the Middle Sarmatian culture. Due to representative source base Novyi, it was possible examine 44 that were divided by age: up a year; early childhood (1–3 years); first (4–7 years); second (8–12 years); adolescence (12–16 years). Thus, for children aged year (infants), there is rather high mortality which predominantly depended on natural selection. Infants not buried separately, but only women different ages. Personal funeral equipment provided such age. At age 1–3 years has significantly reduced. Children this separately. Education 4–7 years already had strong gender attribute. greatest indicators are observed exactly at In case double burial, together women. But time single been recorded when (presumably girl) along man. very diverse. 8–12, have actively involved in various household activities, girls and boys clearly separated both everyday life entertainment. Boys trained handle weapons. Mortality relatively small, severe injuries skeletons did heal during life. terms turned out be distinctive. adolescent (8–12 years) almost equal rights men. burial an complete set weapons inherent adult men found.