Variation in strontium isotope ratios of archaeological fauna in the Midwestern United States: a preliminary study
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Abstract
Strontium isotope values (87Sr/86Sr) in bone and tooth enamel have been used increasingly to identify non-local individuals within prehistoric human populations worldwide. Archaeological research in the Midwestern United States has increasingly highlighted the role of population movement in affecting interregional cultural change. However, the comparatively low level of geologic variation in the Midwestern United States might suggest a corresponding low level of strontium variation, and calls into question the sensitivity of strontium isotopes to identify non-local individuals in this region. Using strontium isotopes of archaeological fauna, we explore the degree of variability in strontium ratios across this region. Our results demonstrate measurable variation in strontium ratios and indicate the potential of strontium analysis for addressing questions of origin and population movement in the Midwestern United States.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Variation in strontium isotope ratios of archaeological fauna in the Midwestern United States: a preliminary study |
| Series title | Journal of Archaeological Science |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jas.2008.07.009 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Description | 10 p. |
| First page | 64 |
| Last page | 73 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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