Virtual Anthropology. Digital Approaches for Paleoanthropology and Paleopathology
A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1595
Special Issue Editors
Interests: egyptian mummies; epidemiology; ancient diseases; paleopathology; history of medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue looks to explore the development of palaeoanthropology and palaeopathology being driven by developments in the digital sphere. The growth in new imaging and 3-D reconstruction methods is enhancing our ability to visualise and study ancient individuals and significantly improving our understanding of health and disease in the ancient world. Software improvements, increased capacity for data manipulation and data sharing are positively impacting our ability to interpret complex data sets and retain vital information for future generations. These new technologies also offer considerable potential for supporting the conservation and preservation of ancient populations, as well as developing and potentially redefining their role in education and research.
We intend to bring together research publications, novel/experimental methods, case studies, reviews and opinion articles that explore the current developments and debates in virtual anthropology from any ancient or historic population. Contributions can be based on, but are not limited to, radiological/CT imaging, photogrammetry, 3D scanning, Virtual Reality (VR), morphometrical analysis, digital facial reconstruction or rapid prototyping. In particular, we welcome contributions that explore the application of these techniques to palaeopathology.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Rosalie David
Dr. Jenefer Metcalfe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- palaeoanthropology
- palaeopathology
- ancient diseases
- virtual anthropology
- radiological/CT imaging
- photogrammetry
- 3D scanning
- virtual reality
- morphometrical analysis
- digital facial reconstruction
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