Table 1. Results of paleoparasitological examinations in this study.
| Archaeological information | Sampling location at the site | Parasite eggs identified | Range of dimensions, µm | EPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th century Silla Mokgwakmyo tomb at Gyo-dong, Gyeongju | Hip bones | Ascaris lumbricoides | 58.3 ± 3.1 (55.0–62.5) × 45.0 ± 0.0 (45.0–45.0) | 46.6 |
| Trichuris trichiura | 49.7 ± 0.5 (49.0–50.0) × 23.8 ± 0.6 (23.0–24.4) | 32.8 | ||
| Sacrum | Ascaris lumbricoides | 62.5 ± 2.0 (60.0–65.0) × 50.2 ± 1.8 (48.0–52.5) | 48.3 | |
| Trichuris trichiura | 50.6 ± 0.6 (50.0–51.2) × 25.5 ± 0.5 (25.0–26.0) | 62.1 |
Values are presented as average ± standard variation (range).
EPG = eggs per gram.