The Palermo Capuchin Catacombs Project: a multidisciplinary approach to the study of a modern Mummy Collection (ca 1600-1900)

Authors

  • Luca Sineo
  • Barbara Manachini
  • Giuseppe Carotenuto
  • Dario Piombino Mascali
  • Albert Zink
  • Franco Palla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-9494/1404

Abstract

In this paper we present a multidisciplinary project for the study of the present conditions, history, bioanthropological features and conservation status of a large collection of modern human mummies, kept in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo (Sicily, Italy). Due to the large amount of spontaneously and anthropogenically mummified human bodies, and to an abundant presence of associated artefacts, this collection provides a unique opportunity to carry out a large multidisciplinary survey useful for a thorough biocultural understanding of these remains, a conservation plan, and testing of new restoration protocols.

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Sineo, L., Manachini, B., Carotenuto, G., Piombino Mascali, D., Zink, A., & Palla, F. (2008). The Palermo Capuchin Catacombs Project: a multidisciplinary approach to the study of a modern Mummy Collection (ca 1600-1900). Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 8(1), 155–165. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-9494/1404

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Vol. 8 (2008)

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