Journal Published Online: 01 May 1995
Volume 40, Issue 3

Decomposition of Buried Human Bodies and Associated Death Scene Materials on Coral Atolls in the Tropical Pacific

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The decomposition of bodies and the decay of associated cultural materials, including clothing, personal ornaments, caskets, and grave goods, was investigated based on a series of exhumations on a small sand island on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Decay data were documented for an interment period between 40 and 80 months.

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Spennemann, DHR
Johnstone Centre of Parks, Recreation and Heritage, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
Franke, B
Institut für Energie und Umweltforschung, Heidelberg, Germany
Pages: 12
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Stock #: JFS13787J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13787J