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ArticlePloS one2022

Multi-isotopic analysis of zooarchaeological material from Estonia (ca. 200-1800 CE): Variation among food webs and geographical regions.

Ülle Aguraiuja-Lätti, Mari Tõrv, Kerry L Sayle, Lembi Lõugas, Eve Rannamäe, Freydis Ehrlich, Sander Nuut, Taavi Peeters, Ester Oras, Aivar Kriiska

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Ülle Aguraiuja-LättiArchaeological Research Collection, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0002-5464-4712
Mari TõrvInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Kerry L SayleScottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-3492-5979
Lembi LõugasArchaeological Research Collection, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia.
Eve RannamäeInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0003-1186-5512
Freydis EhrlichInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0002-1296-0987
Sander NuutInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Taavi PeetersInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Ester OrasInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Aivar KriiskaInstitute of History and Archaeology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.

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Abstract

To better comprehend the dietary practices of past populations in the Eastern Baltic region we have created temporally and geographically restricted baselines for the time period of 200-1800 CE. In this multi-isotopic analysis, we report new δ13C, δ15N and δ34S values for 251 faunal bone collagen samples from various archaeological contexts in Estonia representing the most comprehensive set of Iron Age, Medieval and Early Modern Period faunal stable isotope values to date. The results map out the local carbon and nitrogen baselines and define isotopic ranges of local terrestrial, avian and aquatic fauna. We also demonstrate the potential application of sulfur stable isotope analysis in archaeological research. The results demonstrate a clear distinction between δ13C and δ34S values of marine and terrestrial species, however, freshwater fish display notable overlaps with both marine and terrestrial ranges for both δ13C and δ34S values. Herbivores show variation in δ34S values when grouped by region, explained by differences in the local biotopes. This study is the first attempt to connect the Eastern Baltic isotopic baselines and provides more detailed temporal and geographical references to study the local ecologies and interpret the human data.

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CarbonFood ChainAnimalsCarbon IsotopesDietEstoniaHumansNitrogen IsotopesSulfur IsotopesCarbonCarbon IsotopesNitrogen IsotopesSulfur Isotopes

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