Coast–inland mobility and diet in the Danish Mesolithic and Neolithic: evidence from stable isotope values of humans and dogs

摘要: Abstract Here we present the stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen measured in bone collagen extracted from humans, dogs, herbivores fish Mesolithic Neolithic coastal inland sites Denmark. Bones freshwater several Early lake-side have δ13C values surprisingly similar to those seen marine fish. We propose a model, based on δ15N, for correction both hard water reservoir effect radiocarbon dates. A strong reliance aquatic protein is demonstrated inhabitants region middle onwards. significant part diets dogs humans Middle Late was origin, even at sites. This observation points high degree (seasonal) coast-inland mobility. The isotopic evidence indicates that during small quantities foods were still common sources dietary protein.