DNA analysis of skeletal remains of an important historical figure from the period of mediaeval Bosnia

Bibliographic Data

ID4663681
AuthorsMirela Dzehverovic (0000-0002-1750-3291, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina), Jasmina Cakar (0000-0002-4876-4996, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina, corresponding author), Edin Bujak (0000-0002-5495-186X, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Philosophy University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina), Amela Pilav (0000-0001-8551-3275, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina), Jasmin Ramic (0000-0001-6673-1584, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina), Abdurahim Kalajdzic (0000-0002-2824-2779, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina), Naris Pojskic (0000-0001-6765-2976, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Sarajevo Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Year2021
Volume31
Issue5
Pages857-865
Publication date2021-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/oa.3002
OpenAlexW3171543481
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited20

The analysis of ancient DNA recovered from skeletal remains is routinely used for identification and individualization of long-deceased persons mainly through the reconstruction of familial relationships. Such ancient genetic analyses have been conducted on archaeological material excavated at late mediaeval necropolis Kopošići (Ilijaš near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) dating from the 14th to 15th centuries AD. The genetic study included the analysis of nuclear short tandem repeats (STRs) and Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (Y-STR) markers from four skeletons buried under the stećak tombstones. Under one stećak with two rosettes, the decapitated skeleton of an unknown identity was found. Although there were no historical records where the great Bosnian prince Mirko Radojević was buried, obtained DNA results suggested his identity. Association of Y-haplogroups of skeletal remains to the two most common Y-haplogroups in the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina indicates the consistency of genetic markers over hundreds of years as well

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