Dylan Davis
@DDavis_Arch
Postdoc Research Scientist @columbiaclimate; Co-Editor of Archaeological Prospection; Environmental Archaeologist; Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analysis
New publication (led by @LeanneNPhelps): We analyze archaeological isotope data from across Africa to explore how people adapted their liveelihoods to increase resilience to environmental changes. This holds important lessons for sustainability today doi.org/10.1016/j.onee…
The population of Rapa Nui before European contact was far smaller than previously thought, challenging the theory that the pre-contact communities outgrew their resources and suffered ecological and social collapse. scim.ag/7qw
A popular trope says settlers overtaxed an isolated Pacific island, wrecked the environment, and suffered a population collapse. New study led by @LamontEarth postdoc @DDavis_Arch claims the opposite, with the evidence found in "rock gardens." Learn more: lamont.columbia.edu/news/study-cha…