This multi-disciplinary project explores the emergence of mobile pastoralism in the ancient Eurasian steppe where a unique transformation in human lifeways was initiated five thousand years ago, when people began to rely on sheep, goat, cattle, and horses for both their daily subsistence as symbols.
Hunter-gatherer and pastoralist mobility patterns
The origins and evolution of steppe husbandry systems
Pastoralist diets in steppe environments
Transformation of livestock from subsistence to symbol
This multi-disciplinary project explores the emergence of mobile pastoralism in the Eurasian steppe where a unique transformation in human lifeways was initiated five thousand years ago, when people began to rely on sheep, goat, cattle, and horses for both their daily subsistence as symbols.
Our team gathers together a diverse international team that draws from archaeological excavations and the ancient biomolecular record to reveal how pastoralism first emerged and spread across the steppe.
Dissemination is another important part our research. Find here links to our recent academic publications, media coverage, and talks given by team members.