A5037463292- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Marine and environmental studies
University of Winchester
2019-2024
Bournemouth University
2015-2020
Leiden University
2013-2019
Although a rich record of Pleistocene human-associated archaeological assemblages exists, the scarcity hominin fossils often impedes understanding which hominins occupied site. Using targeted enrichment mitochondrial DNA, we show that cave sediments represent source ancient mammalian DNA includes traces even at sites and in layers where no remains have been discovered. By automation-assisted screening numerous sediment samples, detected Neandertal eight from four caves Eurasia. In Denisova...
The harsh climatic conditions during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) period have been considered cause of local extinctions and major faunal reorganizations that took place at end Pleistocene. Recent studies shown, however, in addition many these ecological events were associated with abrupt climate changes so-called Late Pleistocene/Holocene transition. Here we used ancient DNA to investigate impact those on European populations temperate vole species (Microtus arvalis). genetic diversity...
The Armenian highlands encompasses rugged and environmentally diverse landscapes is characterized by a mosaic of distinct ecological niches large temperature gradients. Strong seasonal fluctuations in resource availability along topographic gradients likely prompted Pleistocene hominin groups to adapt adjusting their mobility strategies. However, the role that elevated played hunter-gatherer settlement systems during Late (Middle Palaeolithic [MP]) remains poorly understood. At 1640 m above...
The narrow-headed vole, collared lemming and common vole were the most abundant small mammal species across Eurasian Late Pleistocene steppe-tundra environment. Previous ancient DNA studies of have revealed dynamic population histories shaped by climatic fluctuations. To investigate extent to which with similar adaptations share evolutionary histories, we generated a dataset comprised mitochondrial genomes 139 6 modern voles from several sites Europe northwestern Asia covering approximately...
Abstract Background Ancient DNA studies suggest that Late Pleistocene climatic changes had a significant effect on population dynamics in Arctic species. The Eurasian collared lemming ( Dicrostonyx torquatus ) is keystone species the ecosystem. Earlier have indicated past fluctuations were important drivers of this Results Here, we analysed 59 ancient and 54 modern mitogenomes from across Eurasia, along with one nuclear genome. Our results growth genetic diversification during early...
Abstract Aim Many species experienced population turnover and local extinction during the Late Pleistocene. In case of megafauna, it remains challenging to disentangle climate change activities Palaeolithic hunter‐gatherers as main cause. contrast, impact humans on rodent populations is likely be negligible. This study investigated which climatic and/or environmental factors affect dynamics common vole. temperate widespread across Europe was one most abundant small mammal throughout Location...
Archaeological and palaeoenvironmental evidence from the Armenian Highlands wider southern Caucasus region emphasises significance of Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage 3 (c. 57–29 ka) as a crucial period for understanding hominin behaviours amidst environmental fluctuations. Ararat-1 cave, situated in Ararat Depression, Republic Armenia, presents potential resolving emerging key debates regarding land use adaptations during this interval, due to its well-preserved lithic artefacts faunal...
ABSTRACT Investigations at Oak Tree Fields, Cerney Wick, Gloucestershire, in western England have revealed a sequence of fluvial deposits dating from Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage (MIS) 7 to 5. At the base sequence, series gravel and sand facies were deposited, initially as part meandering river. Reductions flow energy latter avulsion led development short‐lived channels episodic backwater environments, which are recorded Facies Associations 1–3. Poorly sorted, probably colluvial formed beyond...
The common vole is a temperate rodent widespread across Europe. Phylogeographic studies of its extant populations suggested the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) as one main drivers species’ population history. However, analyses based solely on genetic diversity may not recover full complexity Late Pleistocene dynamics. To reconstruct history through Period, we analysed 4.2 kb-long fragment mitochondrial DNA 148 ancient and 51 modern specimens, sampled from Europe, covering last 60 thousand years...
Archaeological and palaeoenvironmental evidence from the Armenian Highlands wider southern Caucasus region emphasises significance of Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage 3 (c. 57-29 ka) as a crucial period for understanding hominin behaviours amidst environmental fluctuations. Ararat-1 cave, situated in Ararat Depression, Republic Armenia, presents potential resolving emerging key debates regarding land use adaptations during this interval, due to its well-preserved lithic artifacts faunal...
The Cow Cave CC16 project was a rescue excavation and sampling undertaken in response to ongoing damage the site through natural human causes. funded by Historic England managed Devon County Council, with fieldwork carried out 2016 laboratory analysis over early 2017. cave preserves nationally important long sequence of sediments dating from late Middle Pleistocene Holocene.