essay
Carbon 13/12 and nitrogen 15/14 isotope ratios in skeletons from the Jornada area
preliminary investigations of the archaic in the region of las cruces, new mexico • (9) • Published In 1993 • Pages: 117-122
By: MacNeish, Richard S., Marino, Bruno.
Abstract
MacNeish and Marino discuss the results of 'stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen derived from bone collagen to provide estimates of diet' (page 117) in the Jornada region. Their analysis 'indicates a trend toward greater consumption of C4 plants, which points toward increasing agriculture. This study not only allowed us to distinguish between people practicing incipient agriculture and true agriculturalists; it also provided a significant basis for better interpreting our reconstruction of ancient diets and subsistence systems.' (page 121). They analyzed skeletons dating from 4600 BP to 200 BP. Only the data that pertain to the Fresnal, Hueco, and Mesilla phases were marked for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Archaeologist
- Physical Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2010
- Field Date
- 1984-1989
- Coverage Date
- 4500–1000 BP (2600 BC–AD 1000)
- Coverage Place
- Jornada region, southern New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas, United States
- Notes
- R. S. MacNeish and Bruno Marino
- 'Publication of this report was supported by funding from the Legacy Resource Management Program of the Department of Defense'
- For bibliographical references see document 7: MacNeish
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Antiquities
- Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Chihuahua--Antiquities
- Chihuahua (Mexico : State)--Antiquities
- New Mexico--Antiquities