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The Jettböle Middle Neolithic Site on the Åland Islands — Human Remains, Ancient dna and Pottery

Anders Götherström

Stockholm University, Sweden, Anders.Gotherstrom{at}arklab.su.se

Niklas Stenbäck

Stockholm University, Sweden

Jan StorÅ

Stockholm University, Sweden

The article focuses on problems in making generalizations about the character of Stone Age sites and the difficulties of separating sacred and secular remains. Like many other Pitted Ware sites, the middle Neolithic site of Jettböle on the Åland Islands has been characterized as a settlement site despite finds of a ritual character. This study investigates the spatial relationships and depositional patterns of different find categories, with a special focus on human remains, including DNA analysis and the ornamentation of pottery from one of the larger excavation units from the site. The character and meaning of the site seem to be more complex than previously considered. The results of the study stress the need for careful investigation of the contextual circumstances of finds before making general interpretations.

Key Words: Åland Islands • ancient DNA • DYS393 • intra-site analysis • middle Neolithic • molecular sex determination • mortuary practices • Pitted Ware Culture • pottery decoration • Y chromosomal STR

European Journal of Archaeology, Vol. 5, No. 1, 42-68 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/1465712002005001170
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