Stable Isotopes and Multiple Tissue Analysis: Reconstructing Life Histories for Individuals from Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt

    January 2012 in “ STARS (University of Central Florida) ”
    Noel Johns
    Studysummary This study suggests that using stable isotope analysis on various tissues can effectively reconstruct individual life histories, providing insights into both the individual and broader population from the Romano-Christian period in Egypt.
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    The study utilized stable isotope analysis of δ13C and δ15N from various tissues to reconstruct life histories of 15 individuals from the Romano-Christian period Kellis 2 cemetery in Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt. By examining tissues such as tooth dentin, bone collagen, hair, nail, skin, and gut content, the research provided insights into individual diets and health statuses over their lifetimes. This approach demonstrated that individual-level analysis is feasible and informative, offering a model for using isotope data to understand both individual and population-level histories.
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