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Palaeodiet and animal husbandry in a changing environment from the Mesolithic to the Viking Age in the Limfjord area, Denmark, from δ13C and δ15N analyses

Palaeodiet and animal husbandry in a changing environment from the Mesolithic to the Viking Age in the Limfjord area, Denmark, from δ13C and δ15N analyses

Authors :
van der Sluis, L.G.
Reimer, P.J.
Source :
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports; December 2021, Vol. 40 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

•Stable isotope results from the Limfjord area show dietary changes through time.•Iron Age δ15N values elevation due to fertiliser usage and aquatic protein intake.•Higher δ15N values in sheep/goats than cattle indicate different feeding strategies.•People adjusted their lifestyle in response to environmental changes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2352409X
Volume :
40
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs58167774
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.103236