Reconstructing Life Histories Using Multi-Tissue Isotope Analysis of Commingled Remains from St Stephen's Monastery in Jerusalem
Limitations and Potential
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8354595 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L A Gregoricka (0000-0001-6608-7709, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work; University of South Alabama; Mobile AL 36688 USA, corresponding author), Susan Guise Sheridan (0009-0006-3801-0572, University of Notre Dame), M Schirtzinger (College of Medicine; University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati OH 45267 USA) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 148-163 |
| Publication date | 2017-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeometry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-813X • E-ISSN: 1475-4754 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/arcm.12227 |
| OpenAlex | W2555321411 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 49 |
The examination of isotope ratios from multiple tissues offers new life to interpretations of commingled assemblages where information regarding individual biological history has been lost. Here, life histories from a commingled sample of Byzantine monks were reconstructed using enamel and bone δ13C and δ15N values. The δ13C values suggest a diet dominated by C3 products, while the δ15N ratios indicate variable contributions of animal protein. After correcting for tissue-specific enrichment factors, bone δ13C values were significantly enriched over enamel; this may be due to an increase in protein consumption, but could also reflect structural differences between tissues or correction factors used to compare these data
Archaeology · Biology · Enamel paint · Geography · Isotope · Isotope analysis · Stable isotope ratio · δ13C · δ15N · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Dentistry · Ecology · Geology · Isotope Analysis in Ecology · Medicine · Paleopathology and ancient diseases
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
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| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |