Definition: American archaeologist and paleontologist Erik Trinkaus is probably best known for his work on Neanderthals and archaic and modern Homo sapiens sites in the Near East, Europe and Arrica. Educated at the University of Pennsyvlania and currently teaching and writing at the Washington University of St. Louis, Trinkaus's most well known investigations are concerned with determining the differences between Neanderthals and archaic Homo sapiens, and whether there was gene flow between them (i.e., could they interbreed).
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
