Spondylolysis in ancient Nubian skeletal populations

A comprehensive study of spinal health in ancient Nubia has not been achieved to date. This is a component larger survey health. It presents comparative analysis spondylolysis, with the aim providing an insight into quality life, environmental and socio-political stresses faced by individuals Nubia. provides bioarchaeological data from 515 adult preserved lumbar vertebrae (where spondylolysis most commonly observed) five populations that date Meroitic Medieval period (350 BC–1500 AD). Contextual settlements cemeteries were used interpret data. The results demonstrated overall crude prevalence 6.6% for (individuals affected preserved) true 1.2% (number affected). also revealed number possible trends, example, males affected, there was increase over time, highest rates observed period, higher rate among Mis Island compared other populations. activities such as farming, building or rowing well changes could have contributed seen this study.