Isotopes and human burials at Viking Age Birka and the Mälaren region, east central Sweden
T. Douglas Price|Caroline Arcini|Ingrid Gustin|Leena Drenzel|Sven Kalmring
Isotopic proveniencing has been applied to human inhumations and cremations as well fauna from the Viking Age site of Birka surrounding Mälaren region, located in east-central Sweden. Human enamel measured for strontium, oxygen, carbon isotope ratios (petrous bone was strontium only) obtain information on mobility diet. Seven graves larger region several at had distinctive grave goods thought have originated Finland. The isotopic values these indicate that they may local individuals. faunal remains corresponded closely with samples providing a baseline this area. At Birka, two distinct groups burials can be identified among values, along outliers. data suggest multi-ethnic settlement period, consistent historical sources concomitant its role an important center economy trade east coast
Journal of Anthropological Archaeology|Lund University Publications (Lund University)|Lund University Publications (Lund University)