Publications by authors named "Kristiina Johanson"
R Soc Open Sci
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The shift from foraging to farming in the ancient Northeast Baltic reveals significant complexities and regional differences that are not fully understood.
- This study combines multiple scientific analyses to provide a comprehensive view of early farming practices in the 3rd millennium cal BCE, emphasizing the coexistence of different dietary habits among communities.
- Rather than a straightforward transition to farming, a diverse system emerged with local hunter-gatherers maintaining their lifestyles while newcomers practiced mixed economies, indicating a long-lasting interaction between these groups without full adoption of agriculture.
