New Radiocarbon Dates, Stable Isotope, and Anthropological Analysis of Prehistoric Human Bones from the Balkans and Southwestern Carpathian Basin

• DOI: 10.4312/dp.48.18
• Publication Date: 2021-10-25T07:18:24Z
• Authors: Jelena Jovanović; Tamara Blagojević; Jelena Marković; Mario Novak; Željka Bedić; Goce Naumov; Elena Stojanova K...; Dženi Los; Mirela Hutinec; Ljubo Fidanoski; Goran Skelac; Mario Šlaus; Sofija Stefanović
• Keywords: Mesolithic; Chronology; Human bone; Isotope Analysis

The paper provides a detailed overview of new radiocarbon dates, stable isotopes, and anthropological information obtained on prehistoric human remains (mostly Neolithic) from the Balkans southwestern Carpathian Basin. It covers large chronological sequence Mesolithic to Bronze Age (9746–2628 cal BC), which encompasses different archaeological cultures. In total 76 dates deriving 27 sites were obtained, coupled with isotopic (n=34) (n=33) data. results filled gaps in some older interpretations, but also produced insights regarding chronology, health, diet, leaving strong baseline for all future research into Neolithic lifestyles.