Human Mobility in NW Iran During the Early Iron Age (c. 1250–850 bce): The Strontium Isotope Evidence From Masjed-e Kabud Cemetery

IF 1.1 3区历史学 Q2 ANTHROPOLOGY

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology Pub Date : 2024-11-27 DOI:10.1002/oa.3374

Solmaz Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hejebri Nobari, Arkadiusz Sołtysiak

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Abstract

The transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age is one of the most discussed topics in the archaeology of Iran. This includes the processes that led to the formation of the Mannaean Kingdom in the northwestern part of the country, which is considered a forerunner of the famous Median Empire. Here, we investigate the pattern of migration during the four centuries preceding the establishment of the Mannaean Kingdom. The ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr values were measured in enamel of early developing permanent teeth (first molars and incisors) in a sample of 28 individuals of both sexes from Masjed-e Kabud cemetery (modern Tabriz). Only two individuals have non-local strontium isotope values; however, they might have been inhabitants of the region located just a few kilometers south of the cemetery. No evidence of long-distance migration was identified, suggesting that the establishment of the early states in this region was not a consequence of migration, but rather of social development in the local population.

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International Journal of Osteoarchaeology Multiple-

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期刊介绍： The aim of the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology is to provide a forum for the publication of papers dealing with all aspects of the study of human and animal bones from archaeological contexts. The journal will publish original papers dealing with human or animal bone research from any area of the world. It will also publish short papers which give important preliminary observations from work in progress and it will publish book reviews. All papers will be subject to peer review. The journal will be aimed principally towards all those with a professional interest in the study of human and animal bones. This includes archaeologists, anthropologists, human and animal bone specialists, palaeopathologists and medical historians.