A5017529781- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Cuban History and Society
- Colonialism, slavery, and trade
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Historical Studies in Central America
- Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
Leiden University
2015-2025
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2014-2025
Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo
2020
University of British Columbia
2020
Institute of Geochemistry
2013-2016
Strontium isotope ratios (87Sr/86Sr) are gaining considerable interest as a geolocation tool and now widely applied in archaeology, ecology, forensic research. However, their application for provenance requires the development of baseline models predicting surficial 87Sr/86Sr variations (“isoscapes”). A variety empirically-based process-based have been proposed to build terrestrial isoscapes but, current forms, those not mature enough be integrated with continuous-probability surface used...
A method for mapping strontium isotope ratio ( 87 Sr/ 86 Sr) variations in bedrock and water has been recently developed use the interpretation of Sr datasets provenance studies. The process adopted simplifying assumption that (Sr) comes exclusively from weathering underlying bedrock. scope this bedrock‐only is thus limited to systems where contributions other sources are minimal. In paper, we build on by developing a mixing model fluxes multiple bioavailable pool. new source includes: (1)...
Substantial progress in the application of multiple isotope analyses has greatly improved ability to identify nonlocal individuals amongst archaeological populations over past decades. More recently development large scale models spatial isotopic variation (isoscapes) contributed geographic assignments human and animal origins. Persistent challenges remain, however, accurate identification individual origins from skeletal data studies (and animal) migration provenance. In an attempt develop...
Significance Ancient DNA has revolutionized the field of archaeology, but in Caribbean and other tropical regions world, work been hampered by poor preservation. We present an ancient human genome from use it to shed light on early peopling islands. demonstrate that ancestors so-called “Taino” who inhabited large parts pre-Columbian times originated northern South America, we find evidence they had a comparatively effective population size. also show native components some modern genomes are...
A complex dispersal into the Caribbean The settlement of and genetic relationships among pre-European people remain a mystery. After examining 93 ancient genomes dating to range from about 3200 400 years ago, Nägele et al. suggest that at least three separate colonization events, including previously unknown wave, were connected radiation events in North America. two more lineages coexisted Cuba but fully genetically, with later movement region third group South study not only informs on...
Abstract Analysis of the spatial and temporal structure global island colonization allows us to frame extent insular human cultural diversity, model impact common environmental factors cross-culturally, understand contribution maritime societies big historical processes. No such analysis has, however, been undertaken since 1980s. In this paper we review update patterns in colonization, synthesizing data from all major groups theaters undertaking quantitative qualitative these data. We...
This study explores the potential of carbon and oxygen isotope data from human enamel carbonate (n = 50) to contribute mobility studies in Caribbean. Most results display limited variation, with substantial overlap between islands. However, a few individuals El Chorro de Maíta, Cuba possess relatively low δ18O high δ13C. Two these were previously identified as possible non-Antillean immigrants on basis strontium isotopes, bioarchaeological mortuary evidence. The provide additional evidence...
Archaeological excavations of an enslaved African domestic area at the Spring Bay Flat plantation on island Saba, Dutch Caribbean, uncovered a small concentration artefacts (shell, metal nails, animal bones and five human teeth) overlaid with lock hinge, interpreted as lockbox its contents. Dental anthropological multi‐isotope (strontium, oxygen, carbon nitrogen) analyses teeth revealed that they belonged to single individual who originated from Africa survived period pronounced nutritional...
This paper explores the potential of combining different isotope systems from tissues to improve resolution when reconstructing breastfeeding and weaning practices (BWP) in archaeology. Additionally, we tested whether changes diet can be detected deciduous teeth. Rib collagen samples 22 infants/children archaeological site Bacuranao I (Mayabeque, Cuba) were processed for nitrogen (δ15N) carbon (δ13Cco) stable isotopes assessed using a Bayesian model (WARN). In addition, enamel 48 teeth 30...
Human populations have been shaped by catastrophes that may left long-lasting signatures in their genomes. One notable example is the second plague pandemic entered Europe ca. 1,347 CE and repeatedly returned for over 300 years, with typical village town mortality estimated at 10%–40%.1Slack P. The Impact of Plague Tudor Stuart England. Routledge & K. Paul, 1985Google Scholar It assumed this high affected gene pools these populations. First, local population crashes reduced genetic...
Abstract This study explores the feasibility of using strontium isotope ( 87 Sr/ 86 Sr) analyses enamel from domestic dogs Canis familiaris ) to investigate networks exchange in prehistoric Circum‐Caribbean. Dog teeth were obtained burial and contexts two sites (Anse à la Gourde Morel) on Grande‐Terre, Guadeloupe (Lesser Antilles). Strontium results compared with local biosphere Sr data at scale site, island archipelago. The indicate both nonlocal origins three (30%) identified as (one Anse...
In this paper, we sought to examine whether people with different lifeways, as evidenced by their mobility patterns and dietary practices, inhabited the Antilles in early precolonial time. We also aimed explore spatiotemporal trends. New previously published enamel strontium, oxygen, carbon isotope data were combined bone apatite collagen nitrogen assess diet of 146 individuals from eight sites Cuba. At least three mobility, associated signals, identified. contrast low 87Sr/86Sr δ13Cen...
The complex relationships between humans and dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) have a very deep unique history. Dogs accompanied as they colonised much of the world, were introduced via human agency into insular Caribbean where became widespread throughout Ceramic Age. It is likely that dynamic interactions humans, dogs, their environments in spatially, chronologically, socially variable. However, almost no research has specifically addressed nature, or potential variability, human/dog this...
Archeological excavations of Amerindian sites on Dos Mosquises Island, Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela, uncovered a wide range evidence reflecting seasonal exploitation local resources and multiple ritual depositions large quantities ceramic figurines, lithics, faunal remains. Zooarchaeological analysis revealed the presence modified unmodified bones teeth from numerous imported mammal species. Local geographic environmental conditions preclude permanent establishment terrestrial...
The Caribbean archaeological record requires immediate attention and protection. Development natural forces have impacted sites, destroying or severely damaging them. precolumbian site of Lavoutte, located in northern Saint Lucia, has been known as a major Late Ceramic Age (a.d. 1000–1500) settlement since the 1960s, but it damaged over past decades by both human processes. Multidisciplinary field laboratory methodologies were implemented during rescue project at from 2009 to 2010. This...
The Caribbean Sea was a conduit for human mobility and the exchange of goods ideas during whole its pre-colonial history. period cal. AD 1000-1800, covering Late Ceramic Age early colonial era, represents an archaeologically understudied time which Lesser Antilles came under increasing influence from Greater coastal South America participated in last phase indigenous resistance to powers. This article summarizes results Island Network project, supported by Netherlands Organisation Scientific...
Abstract The recent excavation of three human burials at White Marl, Jamaica ( AD 900–1500), presented an important opportunity to garner new insight into precolonial life and death on Jamaica. study, undertaken as a part collaborative heritage mitigation programme in the wake planned infrastructural development parts site, focused burial practices ancient diet mobility. results reveal that treatment these individuals is consistent with contemporaneous observed throughout Caribbean regard...