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Faunal analysis: [appendix J]

ancient chalcatzingo • Austin • Published In 1987 • Pages: 547-549

By: Grove, David C..

Abstract

Bone preservation was poor at the Olmec-influenced highland site of Chalcatzingo, resulting in a limited sample (ranging from the Formative through Classic periods). The recovered remains are discussed by phase, with little or no discernable variation through time, perhaps due to the small sample size. Unlike at other Formative period highland sites, but just as at San Lorenzo in the Olmec heartland, domestic dog appears to have been the single most important source of meat. Although bone strontium analysis indicates greater meat consumption among elites, this is not supported by the pattern of faunal remains among residences.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central Mexico

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Leon G. Doyon ; 2007

Field Date

1972-1976

Coverage Date

3500 BP-1100 BP

Coverage Place

Chalcatzingo, Morelos State, Mexico

Notes

David C. Grove

For bibliographical references see Grove: 1987 (Document 3)

LCCN

85022673

LCSH

Olmecs