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Reconstructing the lifetime movements of ancient people: a Neolithic case study from southern England
Montgomery, Janet; Budd, Paul; Evans, Jane
Authors
Paul Budd
Jane Evans
Abstract
A new procedure is described in which combined lead and strontium isotope analysis of archaeological human dental tissues can be used to comment on the lifetime movements of individuals. A case study is presented of four Neolithic burials – an adult female and three juveniles – from a shared burial pit excavated at Monkton-up-Wimbourne, Dorset. It is demonstrated that the adult's place of origin was at least 80km to the north-west in the area of the Mendips. It is also shown that all three juveniles moved over significant distances during their lives.
Citation
Montgomery, J., Budd, P., & Evans, J. (2000). Reconstructing the lifetime movements of ancient people: a Neolithic case study from southern England. European Journal of Archaeology, 3(3), 370-385. https://doi.org/10.1177/146195710000300304
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
Deposit Date | Dec 12, 2013 |
Publicly Available Date | Jan 22, 2014 |
Journal | European Journal of Archaeology |
Print ISSN | 1461-9571 |
Electronic ISSN | 1741-2722 |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 3 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 370-385 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/146195710000300304 |
Keywords | Dentine, Enamel, Human teeth, Isotope dilution, Lead and strontium isotopes, Neolithic, PIMMS, TIMS. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1473617 |
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