13th International Council of Archaeozoology Conference, 2018: Archaeological, biological and historical approaches in archaeozoological research

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This volume collects 10 papers presented at the 13th ICAZ International conference comprising of research from wide-ranging geographical and chronological contexts. A variety of topics are discussed including Neanderthal behavioural patterns, animal economy and exploitation, and biodiversity and extinction or expansion of a range of species. There are also chapters presenting osteometric information on particular species (dogs and otariids). The papers presented employ an array of methods, integrating textual, historical and iconographic data to tackle complex archaeological questions, thus showcasing the capacious nature of zooarchaeological studies. The volume is illustrated with photographs that demonstrate human modifications on bones and pathologies, as well as examples of species separation. The volume also contains a good body of osteometric data, making it a useful resource for researchers and students working on these topics. Fornt cover Title page Copyright pge Of Related Interest Contents Preface Introduction 1. Bone Refits at Abric Romaní (Barcelona, Spain) and RiparoTagliente (Verona, Italy) : Testing Neanderthal Use of Spaceand Post-depositional Disturbances 1. Introduction 2. Abric Romaní, level I and sublevel Ja 3. Riparo Tagliente, level 37 4. Materials and methods 5. Results 5.1. Abric Romaní, level I: taphonomicaland zooarchaeological data 5.2. Abric Romaní, level I: refits 5.3. Abric Romaní, sublevel Ja: taphonomicaland zooarchaeological data 5.4. Abric Romaní, sublevel Ja: refits 5.5. Riparo Tagliente, level 37: taphonomicaland zooarchaeological data 5.6. Riparo Tagliente, level 37: refits 6. Discussion 7. Conclusion Bibliography 2. Animal Remains from an Early BronzeAge Site – Tel Erani (Israel) 1. Introduction 2. Stratigraphy of the site 3. Material and Methods 4. Results 4.1. Crabs (Brachyura) 4.2. Mollusks 4.3. Fishes 4.4. Birds 4.5. Small mammals 4.6. Large mammals 4.7. Signs of human activity – cut marks and burntbones 4.8. Signs of human activity – bone toolsand modified bones 4.9. Dog activity – gnawing and digested bones 4.10. Root etching 4.11. Trampling marks 4.12. Calcite precipitate 4.13. Trench P/Q 5. Discussion 5.1. Mollusks 5.2. Birds 5.3. Small mammals 5.4. Large mammals 6. Conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography 3. Animal Husbandry of Funnel Beaker Culture: Case Study ofMozgawa Site (Poland, Lesser Poland) 1. Introduction 2. Material and methods 3. Results 3.1. Results – animal bone assemblage 3.2. Results – human activity 3.3. Results – animal activity 4. Discussion 5. Conclusion Bibliography 4. An Overview of Zooarchaeological Research in Brazil:The role of multiproxy analyses 1. Introduction 2. At the Beginning: The importance of ZoologicalCollections for Comparison 3. Brazilian Multiproxy Analyses Example:Shellmounds, Nature of the Samples,Case Studies and Results 3.1. Fishes 3.2. Molluscs 3.3. Crustaceans: Crabs 4. Comments and Final Considerations Acknowledgments Bibliography 5. Exploring the Zooarchaeological Evidence of Otariids Exploitation by Terrestrial Hunter-Gatherers Along the Western Coast of San Matías Gulf, Argentina. 1. Introduction 1.1. Archaeological background in the area 1.2. Characteristics of pinnipds from the area 2. Material and methods 3. Results 4. Discussion and conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography 6. Dogs and Cats at Medieval Komana, Turkey 1. Introduction 2. The archaeological site of Komana 3. Methods 4. Results 4.1. Sector HTP01: skeletal finds, ageing, modifications 4.2. Sector HTP02: skeletal finds, ageing, modifications 4.3. Sector HTP03: skeletal finds, ageing, modifications 5. Pathology 6. Osteometry 7. Discussion 8. Conclusions Ackowledgements Bibliography 7. A multidisciplinary approach to zooarchaeology: human-animal relationships at Tarquinia (Italy) 1. Zooarchaeology in a complex society 2. Etruscans and Tarquinia 3. Zooarchaeology and iconography at Tarquinia 4. Deer and the Etruscans 5. Conclusion Bibliography 8. The Master and His Best Friend. The Role of the Dog inHuman Life and Beyond in the South-Eastern Alpine RegionDuring Roman Times 1. Introduction 2. South-eastern Alpine region in the Roman Age 3. The dog in prehistoric south-eastern Alpine region 4. Case studies 4.1. Dog finds in ditches and waste pits: case-studyNUK II (Emona) 4.2. Dog finds in human graves: case-study Križišče 4.3. Dog finds in wells: case-study Kozolec (Emona) 4.4. Symbolic role of dog in Late Antiquity:case-study Pristava 5. Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography 9. Pastoral Economy in the Late Bronze Age City of Şapinuva,Turkey: A Comparison of Zooarchaeological and Textual Evidence 1. Introduction 2. The Hittite empire and Şapinuva 2.1. The Hittites 2.2. Şapinuva 3. The structure of Hittite animal husbandryfrom the texts 3.1. Sheep and goat abundance and age composition 3.2. Animal products 3.3. Who owns the flocks? 3.4. Herdsmen 3.5. Pastures – nomadism – transhumance 4. Zooarchaeological materials, hypothesesand methods 5. Data and species proportions 6. Mortality profiles 6.1. Payne’s method, complete mandibles 6.2. Payne’s method, all data 6.3. Grant and Greenfield and Arnold’s system, all data 7. Discussion 8. Conclusions Acknowledgements Bibliography 10The Importance of Combining Literary and ArchaeozoologicalData to Understand the Role of Animals in AncientIndia (1200 BCE to 300 CE) 10. The Importance of Combining Literary and ArchaeozoologicalData to Understand the Role of Animals in AncientIndia (1200 BCE to 300 CE) 1. Introduction 2. Literary sources of animals in ancient India 2.1. Overview of Literary Evidence from1200 BCE to 300 CE 2.2. Chronology of Literary evidence 2.3. Evidence 2.4. Animals as source of food 2.5. Milk and milk derivatives 2.6. Animals as source of raw material 2.7. Animals as source of transport and labour 2.8. Animals and Religion 2.9. Abstract and intangible aspects of human-animalinteraction 2.10. Classification of animals 2.11. Practices associated with animals 2.12. Myths and Beliefs Associated with Animals 3. Correlation of Archaeozoologicaland Literary Evidence 3.1. Domestic cattle (Bos indicus) 3.2. Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) 3.3. Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) 3.4. Domestic goat (Capra hircus) 3.5. Domestic pig (Sus domesticus) 3.6. Horse (Equus cabalus) 3.7. Domestic Ass (Equus asinus) 3.8. Camel (Camelus dromedaries) 3.9. Domestic dog (Canis familiaris) 3.10. Domestic Cat (Felis catus) 3.11. Indian bison (Bos gaurus) 3.12. Wild boar (Sus Scrofa) 3.13. Elephant (Elaphus maximus 3.14. Tiger (Panthera tigris) 3.15. Lion (Panthera leo) 3.16. Leopard (Panthera pardus) 3.17. Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) 3.18. Wolf (Canis lupus) 3.19. Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) 3.20. Bear (Ursus.) 3.21. Deer/Sambar/Antelope (Cervus sp., Axis sp.,Tetracerus quadricornis, Antilope cervicapra) 3.22. Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) 3.23. Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena) 3.24. Hare (Lepus nigricollis) 3.25. Porcupine (Hystrix indica) 3.26. Mongoose 3.27. Monkey/Langur 3.28. Monitor Lizard (Varanus bengalensis) 3.29. Mole rat/ Bandicoot rat, Common rat (Bandicotabengalensis, Rattus rattus) 3.30. Crocodile (Crocodilia general), Ghariyal (Gavialisgangeticus) 3.31. Turtle/tortoise 3.32. Fish 3.33. Serpents 3.34. Birds 4. Conclusion Bibliography Authors’ Biographies Back cover