The discovery of specific parasites in archaeological contexts provides unique insights into the hygiene, sanitation, and socioeconomic dynamics of ancient populations, as well as their patterns of mobility. Paleoparasitological evidence offers a window into the spread of infections across different regions and time periods. This investigation leveraged paleoparasitology to explore the utilization of archaeological structures, specifically the water drainage system of a 12th-13th century funduq in the ancient Islamic city of Murcia, Spain. Through a systematic analysis, parasitic findings were compared with archaeological evidence, revealing a strong correlation between the presence of roundworm and whipworm eggs in wastewater channels and their functional role. In contrast, the absence of parasitic eggs in the clean water system further confirmed the distinct purposes of the pipes. This approach confirms paleoparasitology as a powerful tool for interpreting the use of ancient infrastructure.

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使用肠道寄生虫来识别考古结构的利用：来自伊斯兰 funduq 的 12-13 世纪下水道系统（西班牙穆尔西亚）

在考古背景下发现特定寄生虫为古代人群的卫生、环境卫生和社会经济动态以及他们的移动模式提供了独特的见解。古寄生虫学证据为了解感染在不同地区和时期的传播提供了一个窗口。这项调查利用古寄生虫学来探索考古结构的利用，特别是西班牙古伊斯兰城市穆尔西亚 12-13 世纪 funduq 的排水系统。通过系统分析，将寄生虫发现与考古证据进行了比较，揭示了废水渠道中蛔虫和鞭虫卵的存在与其功能作用之间存在很强的相关性。相比之下，清洁水系统中没有寄生虫卵进一步证实了管道的不同用途。这种方法证实了古寄生虫学是解释古代基础设施使用情况的有力工具。