Monastic meals
The role of birds in the diet of the Poor Clares at the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes (Barcelona, Spain) from medieval to modern periods (14th to 19th centuries AD)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4636061 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Lloveras (0000-0001-6949-8298, SERP Departament d'Història i Arqueologia Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain, corresponding author), Josep Cruells (Freelance Archaeologist Sentmenat Spain), Anna Castellano‐tresserra (Real Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes Institut de Cultura de Barcelona Barcelona Spain), Santiago Riera, Santiago Riera Mora (0000-0001-7731-2692, SERP Departament d'Història i Arqueologia Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain), Jordi Nadal (0000-0003-1305-617X, Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 701-716 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/oa.3173 |
| OpenAlex | W4306925962 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 14 |
Bird remains recovered from two trial pits and a rubbish dump dated from the 14th to 19th centuries AD at the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona (northeast Spain) are studied. The variety of avian taxa is low, with domestic fowl (Gallus gallusdomesticus) clearly dominating the assemblage. The age at death and the sex profile data suggest that both chickens and hens were preferably consumed. The analysis of body parts indicates a preponderance of the meaty parts of legs, breast, and wings. Chops and cuts also suggest an interest in these anatomical parts. In addition, eggshell remains were recovered, indicating that eggs also played a role in the kitchen of this monastic community. Finally, our data are contrasted with available documentary evidence on historical monastic dietary practices
Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Biology · Fowl · Gallus gallus domesticus · Geography · Zoology · Historical Studies of Medieval Iberia · History · History of Medicine Studies · Paleopathology and ancient diseases · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |