Small and large game
Human use of diverse faunal resources at Level IV of Bolomor Cave (Valencia, Spain)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23327705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R Blasco (0000-0001-9804-739X, Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social, corresponding author), Josep Fernández Peris (Shanghai Museum) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 265-282 |
| Publication date | 2012-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Comptes Rendus Palevol (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1631-0683 • E-ISSN: 1777-571X |
| Publisher | Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle (PUBLISHER • FR) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.crpv.2012.01.003 |
| OpenAlex | W2016578848 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 54 |
| References cited | 79 |
Within the framework of nutritional ecology, subsistence diversification is achieved by adding different species to a diet, but explanations for this diversification vary. In the Broad Spectrum Revolution approach, explanations include demographic, ecological, nutritional and technological factors, as well as the mobility of hunter-gatherer groups. The origin of small animal assemblages is a key issue underlying this debate, as these were an important food resource for several non-human predators (diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey and terrestrial carnivores). To establish the genesis of these accumulations, it is important to analyse the anatomical and age profiles of the animals, the bone breakage patterns and the bone surface modifications. With this aim, we present data from the Level IV faunal assemblage of Bolomor Cave (Valencia, Spain). Level IV, corresponding to MIS 5e, shows human use not only of small animals but also of large- and small-sized carnivores in addition to ungulates. Anthropogenic evidence includes cut-marks, intentional bone breakage, burning patterns and human tooth-marks. The utilisation of other less frequent animals could be related to a generalist human behaviour based on the exploitation of a broad range of prey, and could also be associated with an early diversification of the human diet in this locality. This study aims to provide data concerning human consumption of small prey, to establish the processing sequence both of large/medium and small animals and to contribute to the knowledge of human subsistence strategies in the European Middle Palaeolithic. Dans le cadre de l’écologie nutritionnelle, la diversification de la subsistance est assurée par l’ajout d’espèces différentes à un régime alimentaire. Les explications de la diversité des aliments sont variées. Du point de vue de l’approche à la Broad Spectrum Revolution, ces explications incluent différents facteurs tels que les aspects démographiques, écologiques, nutritionnels et technologiques, et la mobilité des groupes de chasseurs-cueilleurs. L’origine des assemblages osseux avec petits animaux est une question clé qui sous-tend ce débat, car il s’agissait d’une ressource alimentaire importante pour plusieurs prédateurs non humains (oiseaux de proie diurnes et nocturnes et carnivores terrestres). Pour établir la genèse de l’accumulation, il est important d’analyser les profils anatomiques et l’âge des animaux, les patrons de fracturation des ossements et les modifications sur la surface osseuse. Avec tel objectif, nous présentons les données de l’assemblage faunique du niveau IV de la Grotte du Bolomor (Valence, Espagne). Le niveau IV, daté en MIS 5e, montre l’exploitation anthropique, non seulement des petits animaux, mais aussi des grands et petits carnivores, en plus des ongulés. Les preuves d’activité anthropique sur les os incluent des traces de découpe, des fractures intentionnelles, des traces de brûlure, et des marques de dents humaines. L’utilisation d’autres animaux moins fréquents pourrait être également liée à un comportement généraliste humain, basé sur l’exploitation d’un large éventail de proies. Ce fait pourrait également être associé à une diversification ancienne de l’alimentation humaine dans cette localité. Cette étude vise à fournir des données concernant la consommation humaine de petites proies, établir la séquence de traitement à la fois des grands, moyens et petits animaux et contribuer à la connaissance des stratégies de subsistance humaines dans le Paléolithique moyen européen.
Agriculture · Biology · Cave · Diversification (marketing strategy) · Generalist and specialist species · Geography · Habitat · Predation · Subsistence agriculture · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Ecology · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
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