I would concur re: likely not equid. But do need a better idea of the scale.

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From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of S Hamilton-Dyer
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Agree with you - upside down and not horns, is the scale 10cm do you think? looks vaguely camel but don't have one in front of me right now, shape seems wrong for equid/bovid.
S.

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On 09/03/2012 10:21, Jacqui Mulville wrote:

Ok, is the skull upside down and those are teeth? Weird texture for horn? 

Just a thought...

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Hi Zooarchers,

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http://alexandriaarchive.org/bonecommons/items/show/1836

This image shows the cranium of some mammal that has been basically
sliced and left in the baulk of an excavation trench by the team who
investigated this site before us. This skull been interpreted by
non-specialist archaeologists as being from a sheep or goat, although
other mammals undoubtedly present in the area at the same time (wild
dromedary, oryx, gazelle). Could someone confirm or deny our
interpretation with this image? I appreciate any comments people might have.

Thank you,
Jason

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