Objetivo Research problem: The 3rd and 2nd millennium was a period that saw major social and cultural transformations in Europe, from migrations and the introduction of metal (the Bronze Age) to new cultural identities and languages. As these two millennia were formative for Europe’s later history, these are hotly debated issues. However, they can now be resolved, at least in part, by the application of new science-based methodologies and the development of new interpretative frameworks.Aims and methodologies: The project does so by adopting an interdisciplinary methodological approach that combines science and culture. Isotope tracing in combination with recent advances in ancient DNA is employed to test human origins and movements during the two millennia, as well as the origin of wool and textiles. Lead isotope is adopted to trace the origin of copper. Based on this the project will document and explain the forging of new identities and new types of interaction during the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC in temperate northern Europe, but with implications for western Eurasia.Progress and originality: Accomplishment of front-line research results by combining archaeology with new developments in the natural sciences to produce new knowledge about the mobility of people, animals, things, ideas and technologies. This will allow a critical comparison of different types of evidence on mobility from DNA to strontium isotope analyses, and will lead to improved knowledge about the ways in which European regional cultures and identities were formed in the Bronze Age through interaction. Finally, the project will potentially change our understanding and thinking about human mobility as a key factor in cultural and social change. Ámbito científico humanitieshistory and archaeologyhistorynatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkaline earth metalsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringtextileshumanitieshistory and archaeologyarchaeology Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-AG-SH6 - ERC Advanced Grant - The study of the human past Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2010-AdG_20100407 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institución de acogida GOETEBORGS UNIVERSITET Aportación de la UE € 1 813 927,60 Dirección VASAPARKEN 405 30 Goeteborg Suecia Ver en el mapa Región Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Ludde Edgren (Dr.) Investigador principal Kristian Kristiansen (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (2) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo GOETEBORGS UNIVERSITET Suecia Aportación de la UE € 1 813 927,60 Dirección VASAPARKEN 405 30 Goeteborg Ver en el mapa Región Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Ludde Edgren (Dr.) Investigador principal Kristian Kristiansen (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos KOBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET Dinamarca Aportación de la UE € 674 336,40 Dirección NORREGADE 10 1165 Kobenhavn Ver en el mapa Región Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Ivan Kristoffersen (Mr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
