A5060644364- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Marine and environmental studies
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies
- Water Quality and Resources Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Mineralogy and Gemology Studies
- Soviet and Russian History
- Linguistics and language evolution
- Heavy metals in environment
University of Pittsburgh
2009-2025
Columbia University
2018
University of Belgrade
2018
John Wiley & Sons (United Kingdom)
2012
Ancient human movements through Asia DNA has allowed us to begin tracing the history of across globe. Narasimhan et al. identify a complex pattern migrations and admixture events in South Central by performing genetic analysis more than 500 people who lived over past 8000 years (see Perspective Schaefer Shapiro). They establish key phases population prehistory Eurasia, including spread farming peoples from Near East, with both westward eastward. The known as Yamnaya Bronze Age also moved...
Despite decades of research across multiple disciplines, the early history horse domestication remains poorly understood. On basis current evidence from archaeology, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-chromosomal sequencing, a number different scenarios have been proposed, ranging spread domestic horses out restricted primary area to numerous distinct wild populations. In this paper, we reconstruct both population genetic structure extinct progenitor horses, Equus ferus , origin in Eurasian steppes by...
International interest in the prehistory and archaeology of Eurasian steppes Mongolia has increased dramatically since collapse Soviet Union 1991. This article surveys important new evidence interpretations that have emerged from several collaborative projects past two decades. A particular emphasis is placed on issues are crucial to regional studies steppe ecological zone; however, it also suggested must come play a more significant role developing comprehensive understandings world...
Abstract The genetic formation of Central and South Asian populations has been unclear because an absence ancient DNA. To address this gap, we generated genome-wide data from 362 individuals, including the first eastern Iran, Turan (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan), Bronze Age Kazakhstan, Asia. Our reveal a complex set sources that ultimately combined to form ancestry Asians today. We document southward spread Eurasian Steppe, correlating with archaeologically known expansion...
Cultural interactions in central Russia are famously complex, but of very wide significance. Within the social changes they imply contained key matters for Europe and Asia: introduction Indo-Europeans other languages, horse chariot, transition towards nomadism. Of crucial importance to future research is a sturdy chronological framework this contribution authors offer 40 new radiocarbon dates spanning conventional Bronze Age southern Urals.
This paper investigates infant feeding practices through stable carbon (δ13 C) and nitrogen (δ15 N) isotopic analyses of human bone collagen from Kamennyi Ambar 5, a Middle Bronze Age cemetery located in central Eurasia. The results presented are unique for the time period region, as few cemeteries have been excavated to reveal demographic cross-section population. Studies weaning among pastoral societies infrequent this research adds our knowledge timing, potential supplementary foods,...
Interpretations of prehistoric enclosures worldwide have varied from those that see the primary role as defensive features to others explore symbolic, ritual, social, and ideological dimensions separating space into an inside, outside, in-between. Such evidence interpretative accounts are inevitably linked wider anthropological discussions on modes social interaction reproduction in past, whether altruistic or predatory, evolutionary narratives regarding changes level intergroup violence...
Abstract Objectives We tested the hypothesis that purported unstable climate in South Urals region during Middle Bronze Age (MBA) resulted health instability and social stress as evidenced by skeletal response. Methods The sample ( n = 99) derived from Kamennyi Ambar 5 (KA‐5), a MBA kurgan cemetery (2040‐1730 cal. BCE, 2 sigma) associated with Sintashta culture. Skeletal indicators assessed included cribra orbitalia, porotic hyperostosis, dental enamel hypoplasia, tibia periosteal new bone...
Quantifying demic movement and local recruitment in the spread of horse domesticationForster et al. (1) claim that we (2) have misrepresented their publication "Mitochondrial DNA origins domestic horse" (3).In our introduction state ". .., multiple-origins scenario is commonly invoked to account for large number female lineages gene pool, citing paper by Jansen al (reference 6 paper) among others.We maintain cite correctly, because i) it shows horses retain a ii) frequently cited as...