ISSN: 1308-6200 | Publisher: Kültür Ajans 

Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

Issue 60
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PALEOMICROBIOLOGY: FROM ARCHEOLOGY TO MICROBIOLOGY

Oktay KESKİN

Yusuf ALBAYRAK

Paleomicrobiology is a discipline that involves microbiological studies on the remains of microorganisms from ancient ruins. Archaeology is a branch of science that has emerged to fill the gaps other than those revealed by a small number of written sources and to base history on solid foundations, and aims to illuminate the past by examining the remains of material culture (cultural assets) produced by human beings in ancient times. It has become possible to obtain some data from the past through some microbiological examinations from archaeological finds. The use of ancient and historical microorganisms from archaeological finds to reveal information about past human biology, life paths and environments is called "archaeological microbiology", and the study of ancient microorganisms using DNA, proteins or chemical markers, which are the genetic material of cells, is called "paleomicrobiology". By combining archaeology and microbiology, the field offers a unique perspective for understanding the microbial world of past communities. Paleomicrobiology identifies diseases that were common in ancient communities, providing important insights into the health status of these communities. For example, the detection of tuberculosis and various microorganisms in ancient remains helps us understand how these diseases spread among prehistoric communities. Microbial remains play a critical role in revealing ancient migratory movements and microbial interactions between different communities. By identifying migration and trade routes, paleomicrobiology illuminates interactions between different cultures throughout history. This article examines the important contributions of paleomicrobiology to archaeology and its potential impact for the future. Paleomicrobiology provides comprehensive insights into the health status of ancient communities, the spread of disease, the evolution of agriculture and migratory movements. The analysis of microbial DNA from ancient remains provides a better understanding of historical processes and microbial interactions. Furthermore, with future technological advances and interdisciplinary collaboration, paleomicrobiology is expected to play an even more important role in the field of archaeology.

In conclusion, paleomicrobiology represents an exciting field of research that offers new insights into human history and explores the microbial world of the past in conjunction with the discipline of archaeology. The advancement of this discipline will contribute to a deeper understanding of the living conditions, health status and cultural interactions of ancient communities.

Keyword: Bacterial Ancient DNA, Microbial Archaeology, Microbiology, Microorganism, Paleomicrobiology

 

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