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Appendix IX: Formative botanical remains at Tomaltepec

Excavations at Santo Domingo Tomaltepec : evolution of a formative community in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico by Michael E. Whalen • 6 (12) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 186-194

By: Smith, Judith E..

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed study of the botanical remains found at Santo Domingo Tomaltepec and describes the range of plants under cultivation, the relative importance of domesticates versus wild plants and annuals growing in the fields, and changes in the productivity of cultivation through time (p. 186). The botanical data presented here refers primarily to the Early Formative period at Tomaltepec, particularly to the Tierras Largas and San José phases, and to the Rosario phase of the Middle Formative period.
Subjects
Flora
Recording and collecting in the field
Organization and analysis of results of research
Diet
Cereal agriculture
Vegetable production
tradition
Highland Mesoamerican Early Preclassic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
General Middle America and the Caribbean
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
4000-2600 BP (2000-600 BC)
Coverage Place
Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico
Notes
by Judith E. Smith
LCCN
82105268
LCSH
Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Oaxaca Valley--Antiquities
Tomaltepec Site (Mexico) Oaxaca Valley (Mexico)--Antiquities
Mexico--Antiquities