Zsófia Rácz

Zsófia Rácz is a Associate Professor at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Department of Early Medieval and Historical Archaeology, Eötvös Loránd University. Her work bridges archaeology, genomics, and bioarchaeology with a focus on early medieval Eurasian populations.

• Primary Affiliation: Eötvös Loránd University
• Key Roles: Researcher, Lecturer, Geneticist

Her research spans:

• Genomics: Ancient DNA studies of Huns, Avars, and Sarmatians
• Artificial Cranial Deformation: Cultural practices in Gepid communities
• Bioarchaeology: Subsistence strategies and disease evolution

Recent publications analyze:

• Genetic origins of nomadic elites
• Polychrome art in Avar-period jewelry
• Structural transformations in Hun-era societies
• Cranial modification patterns along the Tisza River
• Leprosy prevalence across millennia

Her work integrates multidisciplinary approaches, combining archaeological evidence with genomic data to reconstruct population histories.