Methods and Applications of Anthropology in Criminal Investigations

Anthropology has shifted from studying primitive societies to addressing urbanization and crime, benefiting from its traditional methodologies.With the advancement of forensic anthropology, it has become essential in law and ethics, despite predictions of its decline, and has extended into modern forensic laboratories.This article aims to highlight the role of anthropological methods and their applications in criminology and criminal investigations.We have adopted a descriptive and analytical approach, examining the significance of anthropological studies in forensic work.Our findings emphasize the crucial role of kinship systems and blood samples in crime scene analysis, as well as the social impact of cultural characteristics in criminal investigations.