3D imaging dataset of the human skeletal collection from Lucus Feroniae

This dataset presents a bioarchaeological research comprising high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scans of human skeletal remains from the Roman site of Lucus Feroniae (central Italy), dated to the Imperial period. The dataset was developed to systematically document and digitally preserve the morphological characteristics of the skeletal assemblage. A total of 45 CT scans, corresponding to 19 individuals, were acquired from osteological collections preserved at the Museum of Anthropology “Giuseppe Sergi” (Sapienza University of Rome). Each scan is associated with a unique alphanumeric identifier (ID_INDIVIDUAL), linking the CT-derived morphological data with the corresponding bioarchaeological information and the georeferenced place of recovery. The CT scans provide volumetric datasets suitable for three-dimensional reconstruction and geometric morphometric analyses. All digital files were processed and archived following standardised protocols for data management, metadata recording, and long-term digital preservation. Developed within the framework of the CHANGES Project (Spoke 8), this open repository represents an important step toward integrating ethical awareness into digital heritage practices. It provides an essential digital archive for exploring skeletal variability, health, and living conditions among the inhabitants of Lucus Feroniae, while serving as a model for open, reproducible, and ethically responsible sharing of bioarchaeological 3D data.