Alessia Bareggi

Alessia Bareggi is a Doctoral Researcher and Research Associate at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn, Germany. She is affiliated with the Bonn Center for ArchaeoSciences (BoCAS) and the Department of Prehistoric and Early History Archaeology. Her work focuses on bioarchaeological and paleopathological analysis of human remains from ancient European contexts, particularly the Roman and pre-Roman periods.

Education:

• Doctoral Student, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (2023–present)
• M.A. in Archaeology, University of Pisa (2017–2020)
• B.A. in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, University of Genoa (2014–2017)

Her research centers on life-course transitions, fertility, reproductive patterns, and the biological estimation of puberty stages in past populations. She employs osteological and paleopathological methods to understand adolescent development and health in ancient societies, especially among Etruscan-Samnite and Roman communities. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges archaeology, biological anthropology, and medical science.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on skeletal indicators of puberty, endocranial pathologies, and Roman burial practices. The articles span bioarchaeological methodology, paleopathology, and archaeological interpretation, with geographic emphasis on Italy and the German Limes. Key trends include the development of new osteological standards and the analysis of child and adolescent remains.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active contributor to the project 'Limes and Legion' at the Roman legionary camp in Bonn
• Research Associate, Division of Paleopathology, University of Pisa (2022–2023)

She has advised no students to date and has not received publicized awards. Her research is conducted within the Bonn Center for ArchaeoSciences (BoCAS), a leading interdisciplinary hub for archaeological science, where she collaborates on the bioarchaeological analysis of human remains from the Irmintrudisstraße necropolis at the Roman military site in Bonn.