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Dr. Jacobo Weinstock is an Associate Professor in Archaeology at the University of Southampton, specializing in zooarchaeology, palaeogenetics, and palaeoecology. His research focuses on understanding ancient human-animal relationships through the analysis of faunal remains and ancient DNA. He is a member of the Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins (CAHO) and Bioarchaeology and Osteoarchaeology at Southampton (BOS), contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges archaeology, biology, and environmental science.
Dr. Weinstock received his BA in Archaeology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed by an MA in Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoeconomy from the University of Sheffield. He completed his PhD at the University of Tübingen, Germany, investigating the effects of environmental and climatic changes on reindeer size across western and central Europe.
Dr. Weinstock's research interests span zooarchaeology, palaeogenetics, and palaeoecology, with a particular focus on understanding ancient human-animal relationships. His work examines how environmental changes influenced animal populations and how humans interacted with and managed these resources throughout prehistory. He applies cutting-edge genetic techniques alongside traditional zooarchaeological methods to reconstruct past ecosystems and human subsistence strategies.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on ancient DNA analysis of animal remains, particularly equines and other domesticates. His work spans multiple continents and time periods, from Pleistocene megafauna to more recent historical periods. Key themes include animal domestication processes, human migration patterns, and the ecological impacts of human activities throughout history. His research combines laboratory-based genetic analysis with fieldwork at archaeological sites across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Dr. Weinstock currently supervises PhD students Elizabeth Jane Aubin and Xinyue Shao in the Archaeology program. His research has been supported by funding from the British Academy, including a project on 'Importance and mode of procurement of mules in Roman times.' He has collaborated with numerous international institutions and researchers across multiple disciplines.
Dr. Weinstock is actively involved with the Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins (CAHO) and Bioarchaeology and Osteoarchaeology at Southampton (BOS), where he contributes to interdisciplinary research projects that integrate archaeological, biological, and environmental approaches to understanding human history.
