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Professor Duncan Sayer is affiliated with the University of Central Lancashire's School of Law and Policing, where he specializes in historical archaeology, early medieval cemeteries, migration, death, burial, and ethics. With over 20 years of fieldwork experience, he has led projects like the Oakington Anglo-Saxon cemetery and Ribchester Roman fort excavations. Currently, he collaborates with DNA labs at Harvard and Max Planck Institutes on ancient DNA studies, including one of Europe’s largest projects.
- Research Interests: Historical Archaeology, Early Medieval Cemeteries, Migration Studies, Death/Burial Practices, Ethics in Archaeology
His recent work focuses on integrating ancient DNA analysis with traditional archaeology to trace migration patterns and kinship structures, particularly in Anglo-Saxon and Viking contexts. Publications span topics from genetic lineage studies to the social implications of burial practices. He actively engages with ethical debates and public perceptions of mortuary archaeology.
- Scientific Awards:
- Archaeology award nominations
Collaborations with genomic institutions and interdisciplinary approaches mark his career. His books, such as Early Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries: Kinship, Community and Identity, synthesize spatial analysis with cultural identity studies.
