bodyfossiling
Bodyfossiling is a process in which the remains of a deceased person are preserved in a manner similar to that of a fossil. This technique is often used in forensic anthropology to study the decomposition process and to understand the effects of various environmental conditions on human remains. The term "bodyfossiling" was coined by forensic anthropologist Dr. William Bass to describe the deliberate preservation of human remains for educational and research purposes.
The process typically involves the following steps: the body is placed in a controlled environment, often a
Bodyfossiling is not a common practice and is generally only carried out in specific research settings. The