Tunkeutumisjälkiä

Tunkeutumisjälkiä, meaning "intrusion marks" in English, is a term used in archaeology and forensic science to describe specific types of damage or alterations to an object or surface that indicate unauthorized access or tampering. These marks are not naturally occurring but are the result of deliberate force or manipulation.

In archaeology, tunkeutumisjälkiä can refer to evidence found on ancient structures, containers, or artifacts that suggests they were opened or disturbed after their original sealing. This might include marks from tools used to pry open seals, break through walls, or access buried contents. The analysis of these marks can help archaeologists understand how sites were accessed, whether for looting, ritualistic purposes, or during later periods of occupation.

In forensic contexts, tunkeutumisjälkiä are critical for establishing how a crime scene was entered or how evidence was compromised. This could involve marks left on doors, windows, locks, or packaging. Forensic experts examine the characteristics of these marks, such as their shape, depth, and pattern, to identify the type of tool used, the force applied, and the direction of the intrusion. Such evidence can be crucial in reconstructing events and linking suspects to a scene. The study of tunkeutumisjälkiä relies on detailed observation and comparison with known tool marks.