Literature type: Scientific
Journal: Int. J. Osteoarchaeol
Volume: 7 , Pages: 303-320.
DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1212(199707/08)7:4<303::AID-OA380>3.0.CO;2-R
Language:
English
Full reference: Cassoli, P.F. & Tagliacozzo, A. 1997. Butchering and Cooking of Birds in the Palaeolithic Site of Grotta Romanelli (Italy). Int. J. Osteoarchaeol 7: 303-320. https://www.dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1212(199707/08)7:4<303::AID-OA380>3.0.CO;2-R
Keywords: bird bones, Italy, upper palaeolithic, butchering, cooking
Abstract:
Grotta Romanelli is one of the most important sites of the Italian palaeolithic. It contains a lithic industry from the Final Epigravettian, examples of rock and mobiliary art and numerous bone remains, among which were abundant remains of birds. Approximately 32 000 bird bones from over 3650 individuals and 109 species were identifed. The most common species were bustards, Otis tetrax and O. tarda, and three species of goose, Anser fabalis, A. albifrons and Branta bernicla. Traces of butchering and burning were evident on numerous bones. The nature and location of the cut marks and burning is described here. The analysis has involved mostly the hind limbs and the shoulder girdle where traces are most numerous. The cut marks reflect a codified sequence of actions of disarticulation and dismemberment.
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