Research

Learn about radiocarbon dating, stable isotope analysis, and genetic research conducted for this project by clicking through the buttons below.

Radiocarbon Dating

Learn how we used wood samples to date some of the cemetery’s burials.

Stable Isotope Analysis

Learn how chemical clues in bones and teeth reveal ancient diets and movement across landscapes.

Ancestral + Descendant DNA analysis

Learn how ancient and contemporary DNA help us understand shared genetic histories between the Belén Ancestors and today’s descendant community.

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