![]() (h) Woolen trousers with decorative patterns of double quatrefoil florals surrounded by lozenges made up of solid circles and flowers. ![]() (g) Woolen caftan with decorative patterns of nude putties, animals and pomegranate trees. (e) A heavily worn brocade that was decorated with Chinese characters of “Shou” and “You”. (d) Side view of Yingpan Man’s white hemp mask. (c) View of Yingpan Man covered with a silk burial shroud. (b) Yellow painted wood coffin with decorative patterns of flowers, vines, etc. (a) Image of a tufted carpet with decorative patterns of a male lion. Furthermore, in combination with a detailed review of his associated grave goods, this research examines the social status and identity of Yingpan Man, and demonstrates the profound impact and cultural fusion that the Silk Road had upon the peoples of Xinjiang and Eurasia.Īrtifacts of Yingpan Man. Analytical techniques of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur stable isotope ratio analysis on hair, teeth, muscle and bones as well as associated animal and plant remains, radiocarbon dating and starch grain analysis of dental calculus are presented to visualize never before seen aspects of Yingpan Man's life, including: environment, breastfeeding and weaning practices, adolescent and adult diet, disease and nutritional status as well as season of death. Here links between Yingpan Man and the Silk Road are explored through a detailed isotopic and bioarchaeological investigation of his life history. Man, is one of the most exquisitely preserved mummies found in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. 8 Department of Cultural Heritage and Museology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China. 7 Institute of Archaeological Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China.
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