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Bioarchaeological study of a Vredendal community, 1837-1920

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This study is of individuals found in burials that were disturbed in the 1980s in the town of Vredendal. Vredendal is home to a thriving Griqua community and this research aims to provide insights into the community's history which was characterised by turmoil, constant migration and triumph. Through migratory and dietary histories, these life histories will allow us to understand the extent to which these circumstances affected the lives of the Griqua. Western Cape

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The years 1837 to 1920 are important in South Africa's history. 1837 was the eve of the emancipation of Cape Town's enslaved. Diamonds and gold were discovered during this period resulting in migration from all corners of Southern Africa and for a time China too. The South African War had broken out as had a World War. Although the Difaqane wars had ended, one of their legacies was that communities had splintered and others formed. This was a characteristic of the Cape too. Multi-ethnic communities had been driven northwards, assimilating knowledge and peoples. Migration is a recurring theme in these historic events and this study would like to ascertain the extent of migration of a marginalised population on the west coast of the Western Cape. A.A.S Lefleur had migrated with a dwindling group of Griqua people back to the Cape. What was the extent of migration (strontium and oxygen isotope analyses) before and after the arrival of these long lost Griqua. Do dietary histories (carbon and nitrogen isotopic analyses) differ between different demographic groups. The Vredendal people have not been studied to determine the effects their life experiences had on their bodies. The proposed isotopic study will be informative and will provide a good basis for further research.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022 - 20:33

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