A multidisciplinary investigation into preservation of ancient biological remains from medieval cemeteries (FUTURE PAST)
This study investigates the preservation and biological composition of human-associated archaeological materials from medieval urban cemeteries in Rogaland, Norway. Samples consist of freshly excavated and previously stored skeletal and burial-associated materials. Shotgun sequencing data are generated to evaluate the preservation state of ancient biomolecules and to characterize endogenous human DNA as well as associated microbial communities. Ancient DNA (aDNA) data are used to assess preservation conditions, authenticate ancient genetic material, and enable downstream population genetic analyses. In parallel, the data provide insights into human–environment interactions and urban life in the medieval period. The generated sequencing data support both conservation-oriented assessments of biomolecular preservation and evolutionary analyses of past human populations and their associated microbiomes.
This study investigates the preservation and biological composition of human-associated archaeological materials from medieval urban cemeteries in Rogaland, Norway. Samples consist of freshly excavated and previously stored skeletal and burial-associated materials. Shotgun sequencing data are generated to evaluate the preservation state of ancient biomolecules and to characterize endogenous human DNA as well as associated microbial communities. Ancient DNA (aDNA) data are used to assess preservation conditions, authenticate ancient genetic material, and enable downstream population genetic analyses. In parallel, the data provide insights into human–environment interactions and urban life in the medieval period. The generated sequencing data support both conservation-oriented assessments of biomolecular preservation and evolutionary analyses of past human populations and their associated microbiomes.
University of Stavanger