Strangers in the grave? Investigating local provenance in a Greek Bronze Age mass burial using δ34S analysis

Vika, Efrossini

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2009.05.022

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“…The analysis of δ 34 S has become important for stable isotope research for analyses of dietary habits and migration (Bollongino et al 2013;Craig et al 2006;Fornander et al 2008;Kinaston et al 2013;Moghaddam et al 2016;Nehlich et al 2011Nehlich et al , 2012Oelze et al 2012;Privat et al 2007;Richards et al 2001Richards et al , 2003Vika 2009). In bone collagen, the δ 34 S is passed along the food chain with just a small fractionation of approximately −1‰.…”

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A bioarchaeological approach to the Iron Age in Switzerland: stable isotope analyses (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) of human remains

Moghaddam

Müller

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2016

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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In Switzerland, a large number of Iron Age burial sites were found in the last century. Changes in living conditions and socio-cultural behavior may have occurred over time and space and could be reflected in the dietary habits, social stratigraphy within populations and migration patterns. This study attempts to shed light on these aspects with the application of stable isotope analyses. Human remains from 11 different burial sites (n = 164) in the area of today's Swiss Plateau and Swiss Alpine regions were investigated. Temporal and geographical variations as well as sex and age-related dietary differences were analyzed through isotopic studies (δ 13 C, δ 15 N, and δ 34 S). In total, the data of 129 individuals could be evaluated. Highly significant differences between the burial sites were found, with higher δ 13 C and δ 15 N values in the Alpine regions. Cultural and/or climatic changes as well as the different geological conditions might have led to distinct patterns of crop cultivation and animal husbandry and consequently to significantly different dietary habits in the Plateau and the Alpine regions. The data indicate a higher intake of millet and animal protein including early dairy production in the southern regions, probably influenced by the Mediterranean world.Cultural exchange between geographical regions might have been facilitated by migration during the Iron Age as suggested by the δ 34 S.

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A bioarchaeological approach to the Iron Age in Switzerland: stable isotope analyses (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) of human remains

Moghaddam

Müller

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2016

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“…A multiple isotopic approach with analysis of sulphur isotope ratios in addition to carbon and nitrogen provides more information about ancient populations' nutrition (Vika 2009 (Oelze et al 2012;Privat et al 2007). Terrestrial mammals have δ…”

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“…In addition, variations in sulphur isotope data could provide information about migration of individuals. They vary in different geographical regions and geological conditions (Vika 2009). Until now, there are some publications about δ 34 S in ancient bone collagen (Craig et al 2006;Fornander et al 2008;Hu et al 2009;Kinaston et al 2013;Nehlich et al 2011;Nehlich et al 2012;Oelze et al 2012;Privat et al 2007;Richards et al 2003;Vika 2009).…”

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Social stratigraphy in Late Iron Age Switzerland: stable carbon, nitrogen and sulphur isotope analysis of human remains from Münsingen

Moghaddam

Müller

Hafner

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The Iron Age cemetery of Münsingen in Switzerland with 220 abundantly equipped burials marked a milestone for Iron Age research. The horizontal spread throughout the time of its occupancy laid the foundation for the chronology system of the Late Iron Age. Today, skulls of 77 individuals and some postcranial bones are still preserved. The aim of the study was to obtain information about diet, mobility and social stratification of the individuals. Stable isotope ratios of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur were analysed for 63 individuals. For all of them, C 3 plants were found to be the staple food. There are significant differences between males and females in δ

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“…Sulphur isotopes are a recent addition to palaeodietary studies Sayle et al 2013;Vika 2009). The main sources of sulphur originate from the earth's core, atmospheric SO 2 , oceanic sulphur and bacterial environments in the sediment of freshwater (Trust and Fry 1992;Richards et al 2003).…”

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Strangers in the grave? Investigating local provenance in a Greek Bronze Age mass burial using δ34S analysis

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A bioarchaeological approach to the Iron Age in Switzerland: stable isotope analyses (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) of human remains

A bioarchaeological approach to the Iron Age in Switzerland: stable isotope analyses (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) of human remains

Social stratigraphy in Late Iron Age Switzerland: stable carbon, nitrogen and sulphur isotope analysis of human remains from Münsingen

FULL ISSUE Compass (2017) Volume 1, Issue 1, pp.1-65

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