changing interpretations (1 Viewer)

[^bindy^]

what exactly do we need to know about the changing interpretations points on the syllabus i dont really get what they mean any help would be appreciated if possible before wed as thats when my trials are for ancient

thanks, bindy

 

[12jewel]

Changing interpretatoins come about due to new research and technologies. For example, the Lady of Oplontis used to be thought of as a young girl, but modern tecnologies like X-ray analysis, CT-scanning, and forensic dental work have changed interpretations on her and it has been discovered that she is an adult. Also, it used to be believed that the majority of those who died were elderly, or young, but new studies of skeletal remains show that a full cross-section of society died in Pompeii and Herculaneum.