A Maxent Predictive Model for Hunter-Gatherer Sites in the Southern Pampas, Argentina
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6095641 |
|---|---|
| Authors | D J Rafuse (0000-0003-2825-4857, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Open Quaternary (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2055-298X • E-ISSN: 2055-298X |
| Publisher | Ubiquity Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.5334/oq.97 |
| OpenAlex | W3200291836 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 76 |
The following paper presents the results of a Species Distribution Model (SDM) for grassland hunter-gatherer archaeology sites in the southern Pampas region of Argentina. The goal of this exploratory model is to provide a complementary survey model for the detection of archaeological sites in this region, which will also help characterize and discuss site locations and regional distribution patterns of hunter-gatherer occupations. Even in this largely homogenous and highly dynamic landscape, SDMs can help guide archaeological surveys by identifying some environmental variables affecting hunter-gatherer decisions, and can provide insights into mobility and archaeological settlement patterns. Among the available tools for SDM, Maximum Entropy Modeling (Maxent) is one of the most widely used approaches in archaeological predictive modelling. After controlling for bias and adjustment of several modifiable parameters, the Maxent software provided a potentially effective predictive model to direct future archaeological survey and heritage management projects. The results of this research suggest that watercourses and slope were the key environmental factors influencing the distribution of hunter-gatherer archaeological sites in the southern Pampas region
Archaeology · Biology · Distribution (mathematics · Geography · Hunter-gatherer · Settlement (finance · Computer Science · Evolution and Paleontology Studies · Species Distribution and Climate Change · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation · Ecology
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| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |