Isotopic evidences regarding migration at the archeological site of Praia da Tapera: New data to an old matter

• Published in: Journal of archaeological science, reports Vol. 4; pp. 588 - 595
• Main Authors: Bastos, Murilo Q.R., Santos, Roberto V., Tykot, Robert H., Mendonça de Souza, Sheila M.F., Rodrigues-Carvalho, Claudia, Lessa, Andrea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2015
• Subjects: Bioarcheology; Brazilian archeology; Fisher–hunter–gatherer; Isotopic analysis; Migration; Isotopic analysis; Brazilian archeology; Bioarcheology; Migration; Fisher–hunter–gatherer

The present study aims to elucidate, using δ13C, δ15N and 87Sr/86Sr analysis of tooth enamel and dentin, some aspects of the geographic origin and the dietary habits of 42 individuals associated with a ceramic group buried in the coastal shallow site of Praia da Tapera, located on the island of Sant...