Pots, plants and animals: Broad-spectrum subsistence strategies in the Early Neolithic of the Moroccan Rif region

Dunne, Julie; Manning, Katie; Linstädter, Jörg; Mikdad, A; Breeze, Paul S.; Hutterer, Rainer; Lehnig, Sina; Morales, Jacob; Gillard, Toby; Drake, Nick; Evershed, Richard P.

doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2019.12.009

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“…Comparison of two independent datasets related to animal exploitation strategies—pottery lipid residues and faunal remains—provide greater insight into the nature of faunal exploitation at KSH1 (see the OSM and Dunne et al . 2019). Figure 9 illustrates how all four animal resources (aquatic, ruminant adipose, non-ruminant adipose and dairy) are differentially represented in the faunal data and lipid profiles.…”

Section: Comparative Analysis: Faunal Remains and Organic Residuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Holocene resource exploitation along the Nile: diet and subsistence strategies of Mesolithic and Neolithic societies at Khor Shambat 1, Sudan

Dunne

Jórdeczka²,

Chłodnicki

et al. 2021

Antiquity

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The subsistence practices of Holocene communities living in the Nile Valley of Central Sudan are comparatively little known. Recent excavations at Khor Shambat, Sudan, have yielded well-defined Mesolithic and Neolithic stratigraphy. Here, for the first time, archaeozoological, palaeobotanical, phytolith and dental calculus studies are combined with lipid residue analysis of around 100 pottery fragments and comparative analysis of faunal remains and organic residues. This holistic approach provides valuable information on changes in adaptation strategies, from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to Neolithic herders exploiting domesticates. A unique picture is revealed of the natural environment and human subsistence, demonstrating the potential wider value of combining multiple methods.

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Section: Comparative Analysis: Faunal Remains and Organic Residuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Holocene resource exploitation along the Nile: diet and subsistence strategies of Mesolithic and Neolithic societies at Khor Shambat 1, Sudan

Dunne

Jórdeczka²,

Chłodnicki

et al. 2021

Antiquity

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“…Morocco is situated in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot, one of Earth's biologically richest and most endangered terrestrial ecoregions [8,9]. Consequently, it hosts the second greatest concentration of animal and vegetation diversity in the Mediterranean Basin and the greatest marine biodiversity [10,11]. Morocco has a significant species diversity of more than 31.000 species of which about 11 % are endemic [12,13].…”

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confidence: 99%

Avifauna Diversity in the Gate between Humid Atlas and Saharan Desert: Midelt Province, Morocco

Mansouri

Squalli

Agy

et al. 2021

International Journal of Zoology

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The analysis of biological diversity at a regional scale is the first step to understand and classify the biological importance of a specific region and therefore the adoption of implementing conservation strategies. We conducted weekly bird counts by using the point count method from January 2015 to December 2017 in Midelt province, Morocco. A total of 130 bird species were observed, among breeding, migrant, and wintering species belonging to 42 families. Accipitridae (15 species), Muscicapidae (9 species), and Alaudidae (9 species) were the most observed families. Order of Passeriformes was the dominant order represented with 16 families and 68 species. Moreover, five species of conservation concern were recorded such as the vulnerable European turtle dove, houbara bustard, and Dupont’s lark; the near threatened ferruginous duck and bearded vulture; and the endangered Egyptian vulture. On the other hand, the results of the diversity analysis (Margalef index, Shannon–Wiener index, and Simpson index) showed the highest diversity in wetlands, forests, steppes, and farmlands, while cliff, landfills, and urban areas were the least diversified habitats. Finally, with its geographic situation between humid Atlas and Sahara desert, as well as the diversity of habitats and avifauna, Midelt region needs advanced analysis in terms of biodiversity and environmental characteristics, in order to provide effective conservation management.

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“…Organic residue analysis of 306 potsherds from the sites of Ifri Oudadane, Ifri n'Etsedda and Hassi Ouenzga, in the Rif region, Morocco, yielded 47 interpretable lipid profiles (15% recovery overall) with approximately 25% of vessels from all sites yielding lipid profiles indicative of plant processing (Dunne et al 2019b). These sherds all originated from Early Neolithic levels (Ifri Oudadane, ENB phase, 7.1 to 6.7 cal BP, Ifri n'Etsedda ENB and ENC phases, 6.8 to 6.4 cal BP and Hassi Ouenzga EN layers 3 and 4, 7.6 cal BP).…”

Section: Results -Plant Processing At Ifri Oudadane Ifri N'etsedda An...mentioning

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“…-28.4, -28.6, -30.3, -29.7 and -29.7 ‰ for the C20, C22, C24, C26, C28 and C30 fatty acids, respectively (Table 2). The combination of LCFAs and n-alkanes, and associated δ 13 C values for the LCFAs, in c. 25% of the pottery lipid profiles at each site, strongly suggests the processing of C3 plant material, likely leafy plants and/or wild grasses, within these vessels, possibly mixed with animal products (Dunne et al 2019b).…”

Section: Stable Carbon Isotope (δ 13 C) Values Of Plant-derived Lipidsmentioning

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Gone to seed? Early pottery and plant processing in Holocene north Africa

Dunne

2022

Quaternary International

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Pots, plants and animals: Broad-spectrum subsistence strategies in the Early Neolithic of the Moroccan Rif region

Cited by 15 publications

References 62 publications

Holocene resource exploitation along the Nile: diet and subsistence strategies of Mesolithic and Neolithic societies at Khor Shambat 1, Sudan

Holocene resource exploitation along the Nile: diet and subsistence strategies of Mesolithic and Neolithic societies at Khor Shambat 1, Sudan

Avifauna Diversity in the Gate between Humid Atlas and Saharan Desert: Midelt Province, Morocco

Gone to seed? Early pottery and plant processing in Holocene north Africa

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