PhD Archaeology - Bioarchaeology in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

Exeter's bioarchaeological studies merge archaeological investigation with natural and physical sciences to explore historical health, nutrition, ecological systems, survival methods, and environmental effects from both natural causes and human activity.

We adopt a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary methodology, informed by dual interpretations of bioarchaeology: examining human remains (osteoarchaeology) and synthesizing environmental archaeology with plant and animal evidence through archaeobotany and zooarchaeology.

Our ongoing research spans multiple key areas:

the emergence and evolution of social disparities, conflict, and organized combat
bodily changes linked to physical exertion and specialized labor during the formation of skilled artisans and ruling classes amid political, social, and economic shifts
evolving practices in utilizing plant and animal resources
human-environment interactions, focusing particularly on early plant and animal domestication, along with historical human influences on contemporary ecosystems
how past social dynamics influence burial arrangements in archaeological findings and their connection to living societies' social structures