Archaic Food Uses of Large Graminoids in Agro Peligno Wetlands (Abruzzo, Central Italy) Compared With the European Ethnobotanical and Archaeological Literature

Cianfaglione, Kevin; Longo, Laura; Kalle, Raivo; Sõukand, Renata; Gras, Airy; Vallès, Joan; Svanberg, Ingvar; Nedelcheva, Anely; Łuczaj, Łukasz; Pieroni, Andréa

doi:10.1007/s13157-022-01590-2

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“…The origin of ASCs, a brief description of their isolation procedure and the analytical techniques exploited for their characterization are summarized in Table 2 . The same information is reported in Table 2 also for Modern Starch References (MSRs), extracted in water from underground and above storage organs (USOs and ASOs, respectively) of wild plants selected among those potentially available during the study conditions, according to the literary review of the relevant pollen lists 4 , 6 , 19 – 21 and also ethnobotanical sources 22 , with the aim to build a chemometric model for ASCs classification.…”

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Morpho-chemical characterization of individual ancient starches retrieved on ground stone tools from Palaeolithic sites in the Pontic steppe

Birarda,

Badetti,

Cagnato

et al. 2023

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Despite the extensive literature on the retrieval of digestible starches from archaeological contexts, there are still significant concerns regarding their genuine origin and durability. Here, we propose a multi-analytical strategy to identify the authenticity of ancient starches retrieved from macrolithic tools excavated at Upper Paleolithic sites in the Pontic steppe. This strategy integrates the morphological discrimination of starches through optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy with single starch chemo-profiling using Fourier transform infrared imaging and microscopy. We obtained evidence of aging and biomineralization in the use-related starches from Palaeolithic sites, providing a methodology to establish their ancient origin, assess their preservation status, and attempt their identification. The pivotal application of this multidisciplinar approach demonstrates that the macrolithic tools, from which starches were dislodged, were used for food-processing across the Pontic Steppe around 40,000 years ago during the earliest colonization of Eurasia by Homo sapiens.

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Morpho-chemical characterization of individual ancient starches retrieved on ground stone tools from Palaeolithic sites in the Pontic steppe

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Badetti,

Cagnato

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“…However, there were individuals within the sample, belonging to cluster #1, who showed higher nitrogen values, possibly indicating a higher intake of animal proteins or a low consumption of legumes. The diet of this population was likely based on terrestrial resources such as legumes and graminoids [14], along with occasional animal protein consumption. The analysis also showed no significant differences in isotopic values based on age groups, but there were significant differences in δ 15 N values between males and females.…”

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“…The Peligni economy primarily revolved around agriculture and livestock farming [11]. They cultivated crops such as wheat and barley and produced wine and olive oil [11,14]. The Peligni were skilled craftsmen, particularly in metalworking, with expertise in iron, bronze, and gold.…”

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“…Archaeological research on Pelignian sanctuaries, like Monte Pallano, suggests that they were sites for votive offering and rituals [11,12]. Overall, archaeological studies indicated that the Peligni society was relatively advanced, with a hierarchical structure consisting of a dominant aristocratic class, a solid peasant and artisan base, and agriculture, craftmanship, and religious worship as fundamental pillars of daily life [11][12][13][14].…”

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Stable Isotopes Unveil Dietary Trends in the Samnite and Peligni Communities of Opi Val Fondillo and Sulmona S. Lucia (V–VI Centuries BCE, Abruzzo, Central Italy)

Icaro,

Alemán,

Viciano

2023

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The purpose of this study is to gain insights into the subsistence activities and nutrition of the Samnite and Peligni populations who lived in the Abruzzo region (Italy) during the Iron Age. The samples under investigation are from Opi Val Fondillo (AQ) and Sulmona S. Lucia (AQ), dating between the Vth and VIth centuries BCE. Carbon and nitrogen isotopes were utilized to characterize the diet of the inhabitants in this region. The study involved analyzing carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes in 84 available samples and comparing them with isotopic values from animals found in the nearby sites of Loreto Aprutino, Gabii, and La Sassa’s Cave. The results of this study revealed statistically significant differences between sexes in δ15N values. Additionally, significant statistical variations were observed when comparing different populations.

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Archaic Food Uses of Large Graminoids in Agro Peligno Wetlands (Abruzzo, Central Italy) Compared With the European Ethnobotanical and Archaeological Literature

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Morpho-chemical characterization of individual ancient starches retrieved on ground stone tools from Palaeolithic sites in the Pontic steppe

Morpho-chemical characterization of individual ancient starches retrieved on ground stone tools from Palaeolithic sites in the Pontic steppe

Stable Isotopes Unveil Dietary Trends in the Samnite and Peligni Communities of Opi Val Fondillo and Sulmona S. Lucia (V–VI Centuries BCE, Abruzzo, Central Italy)

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