HUMAN SKELETAL REMAINS OF THE ANCIENT MAYA IN THE ...

103possible cut marks, but determined were more likely the effects of other taphonomicprocesses. The anatomical location and morphology of these particular marks did notprovide unequivocal evidence for cut marks indicating human activity.Fig. 19. Cut marks on left femur (CNP2-07-1/18) from Cueva de Río El Duende. Mostof the possible cut marks are concentrated along the entire shaft of the femur.TaphonomySigns of animal disturbance and other taphonomic processes may also manifestthemselves as evidence of bone modification, which is occasionally mistaken as theproduct of human activity. Morphological differences exist between cut marks producedby human action and those of other taphonomic agents. For instance, evidence of animalgnawing generally consists of relatively broad and shallow parallel grooves that may