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The Body Farm (Knoxville, Tennessee)

USA / Tennessee / Knoxville / Knoxville, Tennessee
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Anthropological Research Facility

The Research Facility, begun in 1972 by Dr. William M. Bass, provides an ideal setting to scientifically document postmortem change. This outdoor field laboratory enables the investigation of parameters which are crucial in time since death estimates. Donated remains make this research possible and simultaneously provide a modern osteological teaching collection. Presently, this demographically-rich collection consists of almost 400 skeletons. These individuals are essential for providing education and training in forensic anthropology and skeletal biology for students and law enforcement agencies. They are also invaluable for updating demographic and biological standards.
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Coordinates:   35°56'23"N   83°56'20"W

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  • Keith_farreryahoo.com (guest)
    Hello, i was just wondering how you would go about making arangements to dontae your boby to the boby farm?
  • donkeyk578
    awesome! I am in the middle of reading Dr. Bass's book "Death's Acre!" It talks all about the Body Farm and how it started!
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