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Ref Type: Journal Article
Authors: Sangvichien, Sood
Title: Neolithic skeletons from the Ban Kao, Thailand, and the problem of Thai origins
Date: 1966
Source: Current Anthropology
Abstract: Talks about the Ban Kao skeletons and compares them to the one reported by Wales. He notes a strong resemblance. <p> As for the Ban Kao skeletons, he notes the following:</br> *37 skeletons estimated age of 26 skeletons less than 30 years, only 2 over 40 overs.</br> *Stature similar to present Thais </br> *Frequent dental caries</br> *Erosion of the labial surface of the crown in some teeth in Ban Kao skulls, possibly due to citrus fruits or the use of a hard brush made from a tree root. <p> Dodd, W.C. (1923) The Thai Race. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Date Created: 7/5/2001
Volume: 7
Number: 2
Page Start: 234
Page End: 235