Still Waters Posted July 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2016 A facial reconstruction has been made of a young woman who died more than 3,700 years ago. The woman's bones, including a skull and teeth, were discovered at Achavanich in Caithness in 1987. Known as "Ava", an abbreviation of Achavanich, she is the subject of a long-term research project managed by archaeologist Maya Hoole. Forensic artist Hew Morrison, a graduate of the University of Dundee, created the reconstruction. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-36923891 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire. Posted July 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I love when they are able to recreate faces like that. In spite of the 'artistic license' taken, you still get a good sense of what that person might have looked like. It adds a human element to what would have otherwise been a pile of bones. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted July 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2016 She's really quite pretty. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted March 7, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Continued - Quote Analysis of pollen found on pottery buried with a young woman more than 4,100 years ago has identified plants used for medicinal purposes. The woman's bones, including a skull and teeth, were discovered at Achavanich in Caithness 30 years ago. Known as "Ava", an abbreviation of Achavanich, she is the subject of a long-term research project managed by archaeologist Maya Hoole. Ms Hoole said the presence of the pollen "raises interesting questions". Last year, forensic artist Hew Morrison created a facial reconstruction of Ava. Now the results of other research have been published. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-39191527 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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