Papers by Mattias Frisk
This master thesis deals with the subject of mass graves as a result of war and violence; how, wh... more This master thesis deals with the subject of mass graves as a result of war and violence; how, where and why they are created, what they represent and how they are used throughout the Scandinavian Iron Age and Middle Ages. To analyze and discuss these questions, I have used nine case studies as well as several literary sources such as Beowulf, Tacitus and Jordanes. To further increase the depth of this discussion and to help us understand the mass graves themselves, I have also included subject of warfare in the form of a walkthrough of violence and social psychology. Together, these pieces have helped me form the basis for an analysis and discussion of the three acts I have created: The Ingroup act of deposition, The Outgroup act of deposition and the Triumph act of deposition.
Högskolan på Gotland VT 2012 Kandidatuppsats Författare: Mattias Frisk Institutionen för kultur, ... more Högskolan på Gotland VT 2012 Kandidatuppsats Författare: Mattias Frisk Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö, Högskolan på Gotland, Sverige Handledare: Christoph Kilger 2
Reports by Mattias Frisk
Arkeologisk rapport, slutundersökning, Rinkabyholm, Kalmar 2013.
Arkeologisk rapport, undersökning, Kråkemåla 1:4, 2013.
Arkeologisk Rapport, förundersökning, Hossmo, Kalmar 2013.
Books by Mattias Frisk
Sandby borg skrifter III, 2013
This report presents the result from the excavations carried out at Sandby borg in 2013. The aim... more This report presents the result from the excavations carried out at Sandby borg in 2013. The aim was to recover the skeleton of Individual No 2 that was identified in House 40 in 2012, and also to get a better view of the violent event evidenced in this house. Furthermore, two selected areas close to the outer wall were excavated to investigate the presence of well preserved cultural layers relevant for the understanding of the length of occupation at the site. Also, these trenches served to investigate the function of houses outside the central block of the fort. The results of the excavations in house 40 (trenches 2C, 7A and 7B) added to the view from previous excavations, with the recovery of the remains of Individual No 2 as well as the identification of at least another two, possibly three, individuals further into the house. Artefacts found in the house reflect a high-status context, in particular the (gilded) silver sword pendant and the large millefiori glass bead that was found in trench 7B some 10 m into the house. Just next to the entrance, to the left, a deposit of c. 10 rod-shaped iron ingots was found, and on the floor, just inside of the entrance a large iron lance head was recovered. Furthermore, the presence of no less than 12 glass beads in a limited part of the floor area is interpreted as possibly related to the violent event reflected in the human remains.
All human remains identified in House 40 were found lying on the floor of the house. The skeleton of Individual No 2 was identified as a man c. 19–22 years of age, found lying face down directly next to, and perpendicular to, Individual No 1 that was recovered in 2012. Perimortem sharp force trauma was noted on one of the ribs, and it is likely that Individual No 2 was murdered although no deadly wounds could be identified in the skeletal material. Additional human remains identified further into House 40 were covered and left in situ for future investigation. The excavations of two areas close to the ring wall (trenches 6 and 8) tell a similar yet different story. In trench 6 disarticulated human remains from at least one, possibly several, individuals were found. A pelvis bone has been identified as an adult, probably male, likewise two femur bones derive from an adult individual. In trench 8, the absence of human remains is replaced by the presence of animal bones, including articulated and/or parts of skeletons that may reflect the same event as that represented by human remains. The evidence from trenches 6 and 8 suggests that the buildings in question may represent byres rather than domestic houses.
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All human remains identified in House 40 were found lying on the floor of the house. The skeleton of Individual No 2 was identified as a man c. 19–22 years of age, found lying face down directly next to, and perpendicular to, Individual No 1 that was recovered in 2012. Perimortem sharp force trauma was noted on one of the ribs, and it is likely that Individual No 2 was murdered although no deadly wounds could be identified in the skeletal material. Additional human remains identified further into House 40 were covered and left in situ for future investigation. The excavations of two areas close to the ring wall (trenches 6 and 8) tell a similar yet different story. In trench 6 disarticulated human remains from at least one, possibly several, individuals were found. A pelvis bone has been identified as an adult, probably male, likewise two femur bones derive from an adult individual. In trench 8, the absence of human remains is replaced by the presence of animal bones, including articulated and/or parts of skeletons that may reflect the same event as that represented by human remains. The evidence from trenches 6 and 8 suggests that the buildings in question may represent byres rather than domestic houses.
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All human remains identified in House 40 were found lying on the floor of the house. The skeleton of Individual No 2 was identified as a man c. 19–22 years of age, found lying face down directly next to, and perpendicular to, Individual No 1 that was recovered in 2012. Perimortem sharp force trauma was noted on one of the ribs, and it is likely that Individual No 2 was murdered although no deadly wounds could be identified in the skeletal material. Additional human remains identified further into House 40 were covered and left in situ for future investigation. The excavations of two areas close to the ring wall (trenches 6 and 8) tell a similar yet different story. In trench 6 disarticulated human remains from at least one, possibly several, individuals were found. A pelvis bone has been identified as an adult, probably male, likewise two femur bones derive from an adult individual. In trench 8, the absence of human remains is replaced by the presence of animal bones, including articulated and/or parts of skeletons that may reflect the same event as that represented by human remains. The evidence from trenches 6 and 8 suggests that the buildings in question may represent byres rather than domestic houses.