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Report on the animal remains from Kayatha: Appendix A

Excavations at Kayatha, by Z. D. Ansari & M. K. Dhavalikar • (176) • Published In 1975 • Pages: 157-163

By: Alur, K. R..

Abstract
Alur briefly discusses the animal remains found at Kayatha. Alur's findings indicate cattle were used for agriculture and there was evidence that animals were 'not dismembered before roasting' (page 160). A table lists the type of animal found and its skeletal element.
Subjects
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Fauna
Domesticated animals
Food preparation
tradition
Central Indian Neolithic
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Biologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
1968
Coverage Date
4000 BP-3200 BP (2000 B.C.-1200 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Kayatha, India
Notes
by Dr. K. R. Alur
LCCN
75905305
LCSH
Neolithic Period--India