Researchers create a strontium isotope map of Sub-Saharan Africa to trace artifacts and wildlife origins.

Researchers from UC Santa Cruz have developed a detailed strontium isotope map of Sub-Saharan Africa, aiding experts in tracing artifacts and biological samples back to their origin. This map, based on data from over 2,000 samples, helps in understanding issues like the transatlantic slave trade and wildlife trafficking. Available through open access, it represents a significant advancement in archaeological, conservation, and forensic research.

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