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Received: 26 October 2024

Accepted: 3 March 2025

First Online: 9 April 2025

Declarations

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: Archaeological, anthropological, and isotopic analyses of individuals analysed for this study were conducted with the permission and collaboration of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio per le Province di Imperia e Savona. When selecting samples, fragmented bone and teeth were preferred to minimise the destruction of archaeological material. Prior to destructive sampling, samples were photographically documented, and for particularly well-preserved and complete teeth, additional 3D scans were produced using a handheld 3D Scanner (Zirkonzahn Detection Eye) courtesy of Zahntechnik Pils. During the sampling process, it was attempted to preserve as much of the tooth as possible. Teeth that were still within the jaw were not extracted but were sampled lingually while still in the jaw. In order not to impair future museum displays, teeth were sampled lingually whenever possible.

: The authors declare no competing interests.