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Paleo-proteomic analysis of Iron Age dental calculus provides direct evidence of Scythian reliance on ruminant dairy

ABSTRACT: Previous stable isotopic and archaeological evidence have characterized the Scythians from the Northern Black Sea Region sites, Bel’sk and Mamai-Gora, as agro-pastoralists. To further investigate their diet and food sources, a shotgun proteomic analysis was performed on Scythian dental calculus. The detection of diverse milk proteins from both ruminant and equine species aligns with previous findings and shows a substantial reliance on ruminant dairy.

INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480, Q Exactive HF

ORGANISM(S): Homo

SUBMITTER: Shevan Wilkin

PROVIDER: MSV000092635 | MassIVE | Thu Aug 10 07:43:00 BST 2023

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PXD044479

REPOSITORIES: MassIVE

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