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Genetic archaeology of Celtic and Roman cattle north of the alps
Project funded by own resources |
Project title |
Genetic archaeology of Celtic and Roman cattle north of the alps |
Principal Investigator(s) |
Schlumbaum, Angela Schibler, Jörg
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Organisation / Research unit |
Departement Umweltwissenschaften / Archäozoologie (Schibler) |
Project start |
16.01.2003 |
Probable end |
31.12.2019 |
Status |
Completed |
Abstract |
This project aims at a detailed genetic characterisation of cattle (Bos primigenius f. taurus, Bos taurus) populations during Celtic and Roman time using mitochondrial (mtDNA) and nuclear markers (nDNA). Genetic data will be compared to the archaeological knowledge, to results of morphological bone investigations and to isotope analysis.
With the establishment of Roman provinces north of the Alps large social and economical changes occurred. The extent of this cultural impact on domestic animals in Switzerland was demonstrated by an increase in cattle size from late Iron Age onwards and a decrease after Roman occupation in Early Medieval time, a fact observed in other parts of Europe as well. Other potential changes are morphologically invisible. Phenotypic changes can point to shifts in husbandry techniques, to diversification in genetic stock such as through import of cattle, or to both. Based on the bone assemblages excavated at major Swiss archaeological sites, however, the distinction between the causes with morphometrical methods is not possible. We do not know which traits beside size might have been selected for. Morphology also fails in many cases to sex the bones, which would provide information on herd structures and the use of cattle. One alternative is to employ techniques of molecular genetics e.g. ancient DNA (aDNA) analyses and meaningful genetic markers to study cattle history or features. |
Financed by |
University funds Other funds
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Published results () |
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Art der Publikation |
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99179 |
Schlumbaum, A.; Turgay, M.; Schibler, J. |
Near East mtDNA haplotype variants in Roman cattle from Augusta Raurica, Switzerland, and the Swiss Evolène breed |
0268-9146 ; 1365-2052 |
Animal Genetics |
Publication: JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift) |
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49483 |
Schibler, J.; Schlumbaum, A. |
Geschichte und wirtschaftliche Bedeutung des Hausrindes (Bos taurus L.) in der Schweiz von der Jungsteinzeit bis ins frühe Mittelalter |
0036-7281 ; 1664-2848 |
Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde : SAT |
Publication: JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift) |
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99188 |
Schlumbaum, A.; Stopp, B.; Breuer, G.; Rehazek, A.; Turgay, M.; Blatter, R.; Schibler, J. |
Combining archaeozoology and molecular genetics: the reason behind the changes in cattle size between 150BC and 700AD in Switzerland |
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Antiquity |
Publication: JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift) |
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Cooperations () |
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Kreditinhaber |
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Laufzeit - bis |
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102585 |
Schlumbaum, Angela |
Archaeological Services of the Cantons |
Archaeological Services of the Cantons |
01.08.2008 |
31.07.2011 |
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