Cranial metric, age and isotope analysis of human remains from Huoshiliang, western Gansu, China

Dodson, John; Bertuch, Fiona; Chen, Liang; Li, Xiaoqiang

doi:10.22459/ta34.01.2012.07

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“…Notably, oat grains appeared to slightly postdate wheat and barley at this site, with oat remains found at depths of up to 60cm, compared to depths of up to 80cm for wheat and barley. While the introduction of wheat, oats, and barley added complexity to the local crop diversity, millet remained a major food plant at Huoshiliang (Dodson et al 2012).…”

Section: Discovery and Dissemination Of Oatsmentioning

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Dietary and potential oat transmission during the Eastern Zhou Guanzhong: evidence from residual starch granules analysis from the Liujiawa site

CHEN,

Sun,

Chong

et al. 2023

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Food plays a significant role in delineating boundaries between ethnic groups, facilitating the exchange of culinary traditions. The article presents the first analysis of starch granule residues found in the Guanzhong basin dating back to the Spring-and-Autumn period. By examining starch granule discovered on the inner surface of pottery excavated at the Liujiawa site, the capital of the Rui State, this study addresses gaps in the understanding of culinary practices during the Eastern Zhou period in the Guanzhong region. Moreover, it provides new insights into potential cultural interactions during this dynamic period. The identification results suggest a significant utilization of Panicoideae, potentially encompassing foxtail millet, broomcorn millet, and Job's tears, alongside oats. Additionally, Triticeae, which includes wheat, barley, and related crops, emerges as a relatively prominent food resource in the region. The presence of oats at the Liujiawa site is suggestive of interactions and cultural exchanges with northern populations, corroborating with other lines of archaeological evidence related to the same vassal state. This research sheds light on the multifaceted interplay of food, culture, and migration during the Spring-and-Autumn period, revealing the complexities of culinary traditions in the region.

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Section: Discovery and Dissemination Of Oatsmentioning

confidence: 99%