Interdisciplinary approach in the study of the Yakut diet in the 17th and 19th centuries
https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2020.69.17
Abstract
Article is intended to acquaint the reader with experience in applying the methods of the human and natural sciences for the reconstruction of the diet of the ancient Yakuts. Ethnographic texts, archaeological material, analysis of the stable carbon isotopes δ13С and nitrogen δ15N on the bone collagen of humans, animals and fish were used. The advantages and disadvantages of using this analysis are noted. Detection of toxic substances in the hair of the deceased was made.
About the Authors
L. G. Romanova
Toulouse Paul Sabatier University; North-Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
ROMANOVA Liubomira − Molecular Anthropology and Image Synthesis Laboratory
UMR 5288, 37 allées Jules Guesdes, 31000, Toulouse, France;
56 Belinskogo street, 677000, Yakutsk, Russia;
N. V. Pokatilova
Institute for Humanities Research and Indigenous Studies of the North, Russian Academy of Science, Siberian Branch
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
POKATILOVA Nadezhda
1 Petrovskogo street, 677000, Yakutsk, Russia
V. Balter
, Université Claude Bernard Lyon
France
France
BALTER Vincent − CNRS, ENS de Lyon
UMR 5276 LGLTPE. 46, Allée d'Italie, 69342, Lyon, France
E. Crubézy
Toulouse Paul Sabatier University
France
France
CRUBEZY Eric − Molecular Anthropology and Image Synthesis Laboratory
UMR 5288, 37 allées Jules Guesdes, 31000, Toulouse, France
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Romanova L.G., Pokatilova N.V., Balter V., Crubézy E. Interdisciplinary approach in the study of the Yakut diet in the 17th and 19th centuries. Yakut Medical Journal. 2020;(1):73-76. https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2020.69.17
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