Access to maize (
            <i>zea mays</i>
            ) &amp; its manipulation in hunter-gatherer contexts in central Argentina (c 3000-2500 bp)

Pastor, Sebastián; López, Laura; Rivero, Diego

doi:10.3828/bfarm.2012.4.4

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“…We interpret these differences as a change in the type of resources consumed in those later times, related to the introduction of new types of food such as maize. The archaeobotanical record contributes substantially to the discussion of the presence of cultigens such as pumpkins, beans, quinoa, and corn from 3000 BP (Pastor et al 2012) and their intensification toward 1200-1100 BP. To identify what food might have caused carious diseases and to evaluate the importance of their consumption, we must make use of isotopic evidence.…”

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Oral Health and Diet in Populations of Central Argentina during the Late Holocene: Bioarchaeological and Isotopic Evidence

Fabra

González

2019

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We studied the temporal and spatial variation of diet and oral health of human populations that inhabited the central region of Argentina during the Late Holocene (4000–300 BP) by evaluating isotopic data (δ13Ccol, δ15N), physiological stress indicators (tooth wear), and infectious dental diseases (caries). The sample of 49 individuals was recovered from archaeological sites located in the province of Córdoba, dated by AMS on collagen to a range of 4058 ± 89 years BP to 370 ± 15 14C years BP. After calculating the prevalence of caries and the average dental wear, we compared these values based on regional origin (central highlands and eastern lowlands), temporal assignation (early Late Holocene, late Late Holocene), and sex (female and male). We found clear regional and temporal differentiation, which we interpret as resulting from differential use of plant resources among the regions and a slight deterioration in oral health in the Late Holocene. Stable isotope analysis indicates food consumption of C3 and C4 resources, although the observed temporal variations in the isotopic values may indicate an introduction of C4 resources in the later Late Holocene, mainly in the mountainous region.

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Oral Health and Diet in Populations of Central Argentina during the Late Holocene: Bioarchaeological and Isotopic Evidence

Fabra

González

2019

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“…The earliest evidence for the processing and consumption of maize in the Central Mountains of the Córdoba province dates to the Final Holocene approximately 2500 years BP (Pastor et al . 2012). It is remarkable that no specific indicators of agricultural production (e.g.…”

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The South American agricultural frontier: the first direct evidence for maize consumption in San Luis, Argentina

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López

2018

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“…En la región serrana de Córdoba, las evidencias serían más tempranas, particularmente para el maíz, a inicios del Holoceno tardío -ca. 3000 años AP- (Pastor et al, 2012).…”

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Vivir en los límites del Gran Chaco y la región pampeana: aportes al estudio de las poblaciones de la costa sur de Laguna Mar Chiquita (Córdoba) desde la Arqueología y la Bioantropología

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2020

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En este trabajo se presenta una síntesis de las investigaciones realizadas en 25 sitios de la costa sur de la Laguna Mar Chiquita desde distintas líneas de análisis: estudios sobre la historia y evolución biológica de las poblaciones, dieta, usos del cuerpo y estilo de vida a partir de distintos bioindicadores, tales como isótopos estables y microrrestos vegetales, tecnología cerámica y prácticas mortuorias. Los cambios y continuidades detectados son situados en un marco cronológico preciso (32 fechados radiocarbónicos, 4525-375 14C años AP), y con referencia al modelo paleoambiental propuesto para el área. Se propone una ocupación humana desde fines del Holoceno medio, con un hiato entre 3800-2500 años AP y una intensificación notable entre 700 y 500 años AP. Los estudios bioantropológicos permiten diferenciar a estas poblaciones de las que ocuparon la región serrana de Córdoba, y proponen cambios en la composición poblacional a partir de 1200 años AP, sugiriendo similitudes con poblaciones del noreste de Patagonia, noreste de región pampeana y región chaco-santiagueña. Se destaca la importancia del consumo de plantas silvestres durante todo el período, incorporando cultígenos de forma complementaria con posterioridad a 1200 años AP. A partir de este momento se sugiere un incremento en los niveles de actividad física, aumento en la prevalencia de ciertas patologías orales y tendencia secular negativa en la talla de los individuos femeninos. Particularmente a partir de 700 años AP, el crecimiento poblacional, sumado al aumento de las tensiones sociales, podría estar indicando un desmejoramiento en la calidad de vida hacia finales del Holoceno tardío.

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Access to maize ( zea mays ) & its manipulation in hunter-gatherer contexts in central Argentina (c 3000-2500 bp)

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Oral Health and Diet in Populations of Central Argentina during the Late Holocene: Bioarchaeological and Isotopic Evidence

Oral Health and Diet in Populations of Central Argentina during the Late Holocene: Bioarchaeological and Isotopic Evidence

The South American agricultural frontier: the first direct evidence for maize consumption in San Luis, Argentina

Vivir en los límites del Gran Chaco y la región pampeana: aportes al estudio de las poblaciones de la costa sur de Laguna Mar Chiquita (Córdoba) desde la Arqueología y la Bioantropología

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