Biological sex estimation using ancient DNA in Classic Maya contexts: some findings from Naachtun (Guatemala)

Recent advances in paleogenomics have opened up new prospects for the study of ancient burial customs and social structures. In this note, we report on the first results of a program now under way in a small residential compound in Naachtun, Guatemala.

Citation:
Goudiaby H, Roca-Rada X, ……. Llamas B. Biological sex estimation using ancient DNA in Classic Maya contexts: some findings from Naachtun (Guatemala). Bull Mem Soc Anthropol Paris. 2024;36(1):79-95.

Keywords:
Ancient DNA;Ancient Maya; household archaeology

Abstract:
Recent advances in paleogenomics have opened up new prospects for the study of ancient burial customs and social structures. In this note, we report on the first results of a program now under way in a small residential compound in Naachtun, Guatemala.