Assessing Strategies for Coypu Hunting and Use in the Salado River Depression (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina)

Gonzalez, Maria; Escosteguy, Paula; Salemme, Mónica; Frère, M. Magdalena; Weitzel, Celeste; Vecchi, Rodrigo Javier

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-61187-3_3

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“…These have been used for taxonomic and anatomical identification. As stated in the Background section, the samples were LG1 = 2486 and LG5 = 6049 and several taphonomic agents, and processes such as weathering, rodents, and roots of different sizes have modified the faunal assemblages [16,26,27]. However, fifteen specimens (six from LG1 and nine from LG5) displayed traces that had not been recognized previously.…”

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“…Since 1988, we have developed different studies on the faunal assemblage from La Guillerma archaeological locality. As a result, we were able to comprehend the role of people and nature as agents on the accumulation and modification of bone remains [16,18,26]. The analysis presented here has allowed us to identify for the first time the action of insects on sites from the Salado River Depression.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…and other undetermined Anatidae are also predominant. The estimations of NISP were: LG1 = 2486 and LG5 = 6049 [16,18].…”

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“…This area is located in the Argentinean pampas and is drained by the middle and lower course of the river (Figure 1). The chronological dates situate the occupations in the late Holocene, between 2400-and 400-years BP, and the archaeological contexts show a varied repertoire of technological and subsistence remains [15][16][17]. Based on the use of resources, the settlement pattern and technology, these groups have been characterized as hunter-gatherer-fishermen with pottery [18].…”

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“…late Holocene, between 2400-and 400-years BP, and the archaeological contexts show a varied repertoire of technological and subsistence remains [15][16][17]. Based on the use of resources, the settlement pattern and technology, these groups have been characterized as hunter-gatherer-fishermen with pottery [18].…”

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Insect Marks on Bones from La Guillerma Archaeological Locality (Salado River Depression, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

2021

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The La Guillerma archaeological locality is located in the northeast sector of Buenos Aires province (Argentina). Two of its sites (LG1 and LG5), dated between ca. 1400- and 600-years BP, have a great amount of faunal remains including deer, rodents, fish and small birds that are subjected to taphonomic agents and processes (e.g., weathering, manganese, roots). Previous studies have shown osteophagic behaviour in different insects (e.g., Coleoptera, Blattodea). In this paper, we evaluate their incidence on La Guillerma faunal assemblage. We performed an analysis on marks that were identified in bone remains of various taxa and applied the criteria for identifying bone alteration by insects (i.e., by measuring each trace and comparing them with the types of insect marks described in the literature). Fifteen specimens (LG1 = 6 and LG5 = 9) exhibited different types of modifications (e.g., pits with striae in base, pits with emanating striae, striations) that are related to the action of insects. Although the proportion of affected bones is low in relation to the total sample, we highlight our study as the first detailed analysis of insect marks on archaeological bones from Argentina. We also emphasize the significance of addressing insect-produced modifications on Argentinean archaeological sites.

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“…and other undetermined Anatidae are also predominant. The estimations of NISP were: LG1 = 2486 and LG5 = 6049 [16,18].…”

Section: Background 21 Research Areamentioning

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Insect Marks on Bones from La Guillerma Archaeological Locality (Salado River Depression, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

2021

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Isotopic evidence of diet breadth hunter‐gatherers changes during the Holocene in the Central Pampean Dunefields (Argentina, South America)

Scheifler,

Messineo,

Bocherens

et al. 2024

American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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ObjectivesBased on the analysis of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes of bone collagen, stable carbon isotopes of bone apatite and an extensive AMS dating series (~10,000–299 years cal BP), the human paleodiets of 34 individuals from the Central Pampean Dunefields (Argentina, South America) are evaluated.Materials and MethodsThese data are interpreted from the isotopic ecology of animals with archaeofaunal evidence of consumption and isotopic models of human diet. Multivariate carbon and nitrogen stable isotope model and Bayesian stable isotope ellipses were used to interpret human diets.ResultsAnalysis of isotopic values indicates intake of enriched lipids and/or carbohydrates in relation to the proteins consumed throughout the Holocene. The isotopic values of Middle Holocene humans in relation to the values of exploited resources point out that individuals obtained protein mainly from guanaco. Subsequently, there was an increase in the human breadth diet during the Late Holocene, with a greater relevance of small prey of high trophic levels and vegetables. This contrasts with zooarchaeological information indicating generalist human diets during the Middle Holocene and specialized human diets in guanaco during the Late Holocene.ConclusionsIt is proposed that during the Middle Holocene arid period, the combination of low human population density and high residential mobility in wide foraging ranges allowed the guanaco to be the main source of protein. During the Late Holocene humid period, there was an increase in human population density and a decrease in residential mobility, which caused greater pressure on foraging territories and increased dietary breadth.

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Salado River Wetlands (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina): An Archaeological Perspective

González

2024

The Latin American Studies Book Series

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Assessing Strategies for Coypu Hunting and Use in the Salado River Depression (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina)

Cited by 10 publications

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Insect Marks on Bones from La Guillerma Archaeological Locality (Salado River Depression, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Insect Marks on Bones from La Guillerma Archaeological Locality (Salado River Depression, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Isotopic evidence of diet breadth hunter‐gatherers changes during the Holocene in the Central Pampean Dunefields (Argentina, South America)

Salado River Wetlands (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina): An Archaeological Perspective

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