Sedimentary ancient DNA analysis from the Iron Age courtyard and cooking pit site of Rodskjaer in Troms, Northern Norway
Mary Lucas, Mikael Cerbing, Claire-Elise Fischer, Stephen Wickler, Inger Greve Alsos, Youri Lammers, Galina Gusarova, Marieke Beaulieu, Antony G Brown
This study uses sedimentary ancient DNA metabarcoding to analyze Iron Age courtyard and cooking pit sites, identifying plant and animal taxa and highlighting challenges from bioturbation and root penetration.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintGenetics