Publications by authors named "Mark Viner"
Front Med (Lausanne)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo have housed mummified remains of non-adults since the 17th century, but research on these individuals from 1787-1880 CE is limited.
- This study examined 43 mummified non-adults to assess their health, causes of death, and funerary practices, utilizing portable X-ray technology for insights into their conditions and mummification.
- Findings show that funerary rites were influenced by the deceased's family's wealth rather than health status, with individuals often dying from short-term illnesses and displaying various artifacts related to mummification and conservation.
