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The Late Neolithic necropolis from Iclod contains a high proportion of young adult burials, particularly females, indicating gender-related mortality risks and occupational hazards. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to uncover new findings from the Late Neolithic necropolis at Iclod, Romania, focusing on burial practices and demographics.

March 17, 2026Open Access

New excavations in old sites. The Late Neolithic necropolis from Iclod, Cluj County, Romania (I)

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MGMihai Gligor1 Decembrie 1918 University AFAna Fetcu DBDoru Bogdan

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Archaeological excavations reveal demographic and health insights in a Late Neolithic population, suggesting risks associated with gender and youth mortality.

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This research aims to uncover new findings from the Late Neolithic necropolis at Iclod, Romania, focusing on burial practices and demographics.
Excavations conducted between 2015–2017 in a previously unexplored sector of the site.
Identification of 24 new graves and osteoarchaeological analysis of the remains.
Sex determination performed for 15 of the graves, along with age-at-death assessment and palaeopathological examination.
Identified a high proportion of young adult burials (33.3%), and notable mortality rates among females.
Common health issues identified, including dental pathologies and signs of infections.
Radiocarbon dating provided important chronological insights, linking new findings to earlier research.

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Gligor et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8f12fdeb47d591b8c619e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19029177

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Archaeological excavations reveal demographic and health insights in a Late Neolithic population, suggesting risks associated with gender and youth mortality.

New excavations in old sites. The Late Neolithic necropolis from Iclod, Cluj County, Romania (I)

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New excavations in old sites. The Late Neolithic necropolis from Iclod, Cluj County, Romania (I)

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