Calcium isotopes in archaeological bones and their relationship to dairy consumption

The calcium isotope ratios (δ44/42Ca) of bones from humans and fauna from three archaeological sites, Taforalt, Abu Hureyra, and Danebury, are evaluated in order to assess whether calcium isotope ratios of bones can be used to detect dairy consumption by adult humans. At each site the fauna δ44/42Ca...

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Main Authors: Reynard, L, Henderson, G, Hedges, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011