Tracing the origins of St Helena's liberated Africans.

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Τίτλος:	Tracing the origins of St Helena's liberated Africans.
Συγγραφείς:	Wang X; Center for Archaeological Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.; Anthropology Department, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA., Watson J; Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK., Bennett H; St Helena National Trust, Broadway House, Mainstreet, Jamestown, St Helena., Pearson A; Cotswold Archaeology, Kemble, UK., Nowell GM; Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham, UK., Peterkin J; Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham, UK., Brown KR; Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK., Pike A; Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK., Laffoon J; Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands., Oelze VM; Anthropology Department, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA., Schroeder H; Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.; School of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Πηγή:	Science (New York, N.Y.) [Science] 2026 Jul 16; Vol. 393 (6808), pp. eaeb3661. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jul 16.
Τύπος έκδοσης:	Journal Article; Historical Article
Γλώσσα:	English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού:	Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0404511 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1095-9203 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00368075 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Science Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):	Publication: : Washington, DC : American Association for the Advancement of Science Original Publication: New York, N.Y. : [s.n.] 1880-
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH):	Black People/history , Black People/genetics , Dental Enamel/chemistry , Enslavement/history, DNA, Ancient/analysis ; Strontium Isotopes/analysis ; Humans ; United Kingdom ; Atlantic Islands
Περίληψη:	In the mid-19th century, St Helena became a key receiving point for Africans "liberated" from illegal slave ships by the British Royal Navy. Of the ~27,000 landed, ~8000 died soon after arrival and were buried locally. In connection with a broader community-led commemorative effort, we analyzed tooth enamel strontium isotope (⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr) data for 152 individuals, including high-resolution intratooth profiles, to identify likely origins and infer forced movements before embarkation. Isoscape-based probabilistic assignment, integrated with historical evidence and published ancient DNA data, constrains homelands ranging from coastal Central Africa to far inland areas, revealing long-distance movements, sometimes beginning in childhood. By refining provenance, these data informed local decisions about care and potential repatriation, highlighting the complexities of return and ultimately supporting reburial on St Helena.
Σχόλια:	Comment in: Science. 2026 Jul 16;393(6808):243-244. doi: 10.1126/science.aej4801.. (PMID: 42462042)
Substance Nomenclature:	0 (DNA, Ancient) 0 (Strontium Isotopes) 0 (Strontium-86) 0 (Strontium-87)
Entry Date(s):	Date Created: 20260716 Date Completed: 20260716 Latest Revision: 20260716
Update Code:	20260717
DOI:	10.1126/science.aeb3661
PMID:	42462007
Βάση Δεδομένων:	MEDLINE

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ISSN:	1095-9203
DOI:	10.1126/science.aeb3661