A5014424938- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Science Education and Perceptions
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- European history and politics
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Linguistics and language evolution
- Collaboration in agile enterprises
- Environmental, Ecological, and Cultural Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Austrian Academy of Sciences
2015-2025
University of Vienna
2015-2025
Institute for Social Anthropology
2023-2025
Institute for Oriental and European Archaeology
2015-2022
Medical University of Vienna
2018-2020
Innsbruck Medical University
2020
University of West Bohemia
2018
Natural History Museum Vienna
2018
Amt für Archäologie
2015
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
2015
Abstract Objectives Three‐dimensional (3D) data collected by structured light scanners, photogrammetry, and computed tomography (CT) scans are increasingly combined in joint analyses, even though the scanning techniques reconstruction software differ considerably. The aim of present study was to compare quality accuracy surface models landmark obtained from modern clinical CT scanning, 3D scanner, MicroScribe digitizer. Material methods We tested 13 different photogrammetric tools compared...
Given the absence of written records, main source information available to analyze gender inequalities in early complex societies is human body itself. And yet, for decades, archaeologists have struggled with sex estimation poorly preserved remains. Here we present an exceptional case study that shows how ground-breaking new scientific methods may address this problem. Through analysis sexually dimorphic amelogenin peptides tooth enamel, establish most socially prominent person Iberian...
Gendered burial practices that differentiate between men and women by the way body was placed were used over large parts of Central Europe in Late Neolithic Early Bronze Age (c. 2900–1600 BC). Until recently, it unknown if sex-based differentiation bodies extended to children, biological sex children matched classification as on left/right side opposite orientation. We applied nanoflow liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nanoLC-MS/MS) identify sex-specific peptides human tooth...
Abstract Archaeological research is currently redefining how large-scale changes occurred in prehistoric times. In addition to the long-standing theoretical dichotomy between ‘cultural transmission’ and ‘demic diffusion’, many alternative models borrowed from sociology can be used explain spread of innovations. The emergence urnfields Middle Late Bronze Age Europe certainly one these phenomena; its wide distribution has been traditionally emphasized by use general term Urnenfelderkultur/zeit...
Investigating the role of gender in funerary choices for children Copper Age Iberian societies, this study presents biological sex identification 35 non-adult individuals from necropolis Humanejos. A combination peptide-based analysis and ancient DNA (aDNA) profiling, osteological examination archaeological indicators, including grave goods, offer further context on social cultural aspects burials. This multi-method approach reveals distinct burial patterns, most notably a marked absence...
In this study, we present the results of archaeogenetic investigations Early Bronze Age individuals from Lower Austria, specifically associated with Unetice and Unterwoelbling cultural groups. Through analysing newly generated genome-wide data 138 individuals, explore social structure genetic relationships within between these communities. Our reveal a predominantly patrilocal society non-strict female exogamic practices. Additionally, Identity-by-Descent (IBD) analysis detects long-distance...
Abstract The Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age ( c. 2900–1600 bc ) of Central Europe are characterized by burial practices that strongly differentiate between men women through body placement orientation in the grave, as well grave goods. osteological sex estimation individuals from cemeteries Franzhausen I Gemeinlebarn F corresponds to gender expressed funerary practice 98 per cent cases. In this study, we investigate remaining minority applying ultra-high-performance liquid...
Over the (slightly more than) two decades that European Journal of Archaeology (formerly ) has been in print, we have published a number excellent and high profile articles. Among these, Paul Treherne's seminal meditation on Bronze Age male identity warriorhood stands out as both highest cited most regularly downloaded paper our archive. Speaking informally with friends colleagues who work topics diverse ceramics, metalwork, landscape phenomenology, settlement structure, I found this holds...
The identification of sex-specific peptides in human tooth enamel by nanoflow liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nanoLC-MS/MS) represents a quantum leap for the study childhood and social relations more generally. Determining sex-related differences prehistoric child rearing mortality has been hampered insufficient accuracy determining biological sex juveniles. We conducted spectrometric analysis to identify dental from settlement pit Early Bronze Age Schleinbach, Austria (c....
This article utilises skeletal evidence (n = 57) from settlement features and graves at Unterhautzenthal, Lower Austria, to outline our methodological approach researching motherhood in prehistory. Unterhautzenthal includes the grave of a pregnant teenager, triple burial woman with two children family man, baby; additional womenâs include remains neonates young children. Comparing archaeological context information osteobiographical data allows us draw inferences about social status women...
This article is based on an EAA session in Kiel 2021, which thirteen contributors provide their response to Robb and Harris's (2018) overview of studies gender the European Neolithic Bronze Age, with a reply by Harris. The central premise 2018 was opposition ‘contextual gender’ ‘cross-contextual Age gender’, created uneasiness among four co-organizers meeting. Reading original leaves impression that there essentialist ‘Neolithic’ ‘Bronze Age’ gender, former being under-theorized, unclear,...
Antequera in southern Spain is widely recognised as an outstanding example of the European megalithic phenomenon. One its most remarkable features evident relationship between conspicuous natural formations and human-built monuments. Here, authors report results their investigation a tomb newly discovered at site Piedras Blancas foot La Peña de los Enamorados, limestone massif that dominates plain. Excavation multidisciplinary study, including geological, architectural archaeoastronomical...
The physical properties of diet and oral health throughout childhood play an important role in the development human dentition, differed greatly before industrial revolution. In this study we examined dental wear pathology a sample children from Early Bronze-Age to investigate mechanical related health. We explore cross-sectional age sex-based variation sample. analysis was carried out on dentitions 75 children, 978 teeth, excavated cemetery Franzhausen I Lower Austria. Presence caries...
Abstract The Late Bronze Age is characterized by the increasing homogenization of material culture and prevalence urn burials. cemetery Inzersdorf, located in Lower Traisen Valley, Austria, used to investigate whether changes burial practices during were locally driven or influenced external factors. This study interprets strontium isotope data from 215 calcined human bone samples context a local baseline established 163 modern plant (55 locations) within 10 km radius Inzersdorf....
Middle Bronze Age Hungary provides an opportunity to investigate prehistoric ‘landscapes of the body’, as perceptions and attitudes body affect burial practices other practices, including wearing dress use pottery. This article explores cultural diversity expressed by roughly contemporary neighbouring groups Encrusted Ware, Vatya, Füzesabony Cultures. Amongst others, differences between three are articulated through their burials (scattered cremations, urn well crouched inhumations) diverse...