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DNA analysis of skeletal remains of an important historical figure from the period of mediaeval Bosnia

2021; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/oa.3002

1099-1212

Mirela Džehverović, Jasmina Čakar, Edin Bujak, Amela Pilav, Jasmin Ramić, Abdurahim Kalajdžić, Naris Pojskić,

Archaeology and Historical Studies

Abstract The analysis of ancient DNA recovered from skeletal remains is routinely used for identification and individualization of long‐deceased persons mainly through the reconstruction of familial relationships. Such ancient genetic analyses have been conducted on archaeological material excavated at late mediaeval necropolis Kopošići (Ilijaš near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) dating from the 14th to 15th centuries AD. The genetic study included the analysis of nuclear short tandem repeats (STRs) and Y‐chromosomal short tandem repeats (Y‐STR) markers from four skeletons buried under the stećak tombstones. Under one stećak with two rosettes, the decapitated skeleton of an unknown identity was found. Although there were no historical records where the great Bosnian prince Mirko Radojević was buried, obtained DNA results suggested his identity. Association of Y‐haplogroups of skeletal remains to the two most common Y‐haplogroups in the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina indicates the consistency of genetic markers over hundreds of years as well.