Stable isotopes and maize consumption in central western Argentina

In this paper we present stable isotope information (δ13C in bone collagen and apatite, and δ15N) in order to discuss the significance of maize consumption in the human diets of central western Argentina. We also contribute bioanthropological information based on the study of caries, hypoplasia, cri...

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Published in:International journal of osteoarchaeology 2009-03, Vol.19 (2), p.215-236
Main Authors: Gil, A. F., Neme, G. A., Tykot, R. H., Novellino, P., Cortegoso, V., Durán, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
agriculture transition
Corn
Cultural anthropology
Diet
Food
human diet
Isotopes
maize consumption
stable isotopes
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Summary:In this paper we present stable isotope information (δ13C in bone collagen and apatite, and δ15N) in order to discuss the significance of maize consumption in the human diets of central western Argentina. We also contribute bioanthropological information based on the study of caries, hypoplasia, cribra orbitalia and dental abscess frequencies. This study shows a large variability in the significance of C4 resources (e.g. maize) during the last 2500 years, and on this basis we propose that maize was significant in the human diet mainly after 1000 yrs BP. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1047-482X
1099-1212
DOI:10.1002/oa.1041