When dogs and people were buried together

Jeger, Rujana; Morey, Darcy F.

doi:10.1016/j.jaa.2022.101434

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“…Beyond human's best friend, societies have equally maintained diverse relationships with wild canid species sharing their environment [25][26][27][28][29]. Additionally, ancient dogs' remains have also been extensively studied because of their potential as proxies for human palaeodiet [30][31][32][33][34][35].…”

Section: Roles Of Canids In South American Human Societiesmentioning

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Patagonian partnerships: the extinct Dusicyon avus and its interaction with prehistoric human communities

Abbona,

Lebrasseur,

Prevosti

et al. 2024

R. Soc. Open Sci.

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The southern Mendoza province, located in the northern region of Patagonia, was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups until historic times. Previous archaeological studies have reported canid remains among faunal assemblages, which were assumed to be part of the human diet. However, the taxonomic identification and significance of these canids within human groups have raised questions. In this study, we used ancient DNA analysis, morphological examination and stable isotope analysis (δ 13 C col and δ 15 N) to re-evaluate the taxonomic assignment of a canid discovered at the Late Holocene burial site of Cañada Seca. Previous morphological identifications suggested that it belonged to the genus Lycalopex , but our results conclusively demonstrate that the individual belongs to the extinct fox species Dusicyon avus . This finding expands Dusicyon avus’ known geographical distribution to Patagonia’s northern extremity. Furthermore, statistical predictions based on genetic divergence undermine the hypothesis that hybridization between Canis and Dusicyon , facilitated by the introduction of domestic dogs, played a role in the extinction of Dusicyon species. On the other hand, our findings indicate that a Dusicyon avus individual shared a similar diet and was probably buried alongside humans, suggesting a close relationship between the two species during their lives and deaths.

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Section: Roles Of Canids In South American Human Societiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patagonian partnerships: the extinct Dusicyon avus and its interaction with prehistoric human communities

Abbona,

Lebrasseur,

Prevosti

et al. 2024

R. Soc. Open Sci.

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“…The 14 ). The radiocarbon results of these individuals are thus consistent with the relative chronology (3 rd -1 st c. BCE) proposed for SV after a preliminary study of the archaeological record.…”

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“…The works of Munt and Meiklejohn [17], Perri [20], and Morey and Jeger [14] provide methodological and interpretive reflections on the symbolic importance of dogs, dog burials, and joint dog-human interments. They clearly demonstrate the challenges in interpreting this evidence due to the cultural contingency and multiple facets (e.g., symbolic, religious, economic, and affective) of animal-human relationships.…”

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“…Turning to dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ), their appearance in human burials is archaeologically documented from at least the late Paleolithic, the earliest evidence of this custom being that of Born-Oberkassel (Germany, 12290–12050 cal. BC) [ 12 , 13 ]; also see [ 14 ]). The appearance of dogs in funerary contexts, associated with human graves or not, presents a remarkable geographic distribution, with finds identified in Eurasia and the Americas and a chronological extension spanning from the Paleolithic to contemporary times [ 14 – 17 ].…”

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“…BC) [ 12 , 13 ]; also see [ 14 ]). The appearance of dogs in funerary contexts, associated with human graves or not, presents a remarkable geographic distribution, with finds identified in Eurasia and the Americas and a chronological extension spanning from the Paleolithic to contemporary times [ 14 – 17 ].…”

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"Until death do us part". A multidisciplinary study on human- Animal co- burials from the Late Iron Age necropolis of Seminario Vescovile in Verona (Northern Italy, 3rd-1st c. BCE)

Laffranchi,

Zingale,

Tecchiati

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Animal remains are a common find in prehistoric and protohistoric funerary contexts. While taphonomic and osteological data provide insights about the proximate (depositional) factors responsible for these findings, the ultimate cultural causes leading to this observed mortuary behavior are obscured by the opacity of the archaeological record and the lack of written sources. Here, we apply an interdisciplinary suite of analytical approaches (zooarchaeological, anthropological, archaeological, paleogenetic, and isotopic) to explore the funerary deposition of animal remains and the nature of joint human-animal burials at Seminario Vescovile (Verona, Northern Italy 3rd-1st c. BCE). This context, culturally attributed to the Cenomane culture, features 161 inhumations, of which only 16 included animal remains in the form of full skeletons, isolated skeletal parts, or food offerings. Of these, four are of particular interest as they contain either horses (Equus caballus) or dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)–animals that did not play a dietary role. Analyses show no demographic, dietary, funerary similarities, or genetic relatedness between individuals buried with animals. Isotopic data from two analyzed dogs suggest differing management strategies for these animals, possibly linked to economic and/or ritual factors. Overall, our results point to the unsuitability of simple, straightforward explanations for the observed funerary variability. At the same time, they connect the evidence from Seminario Vescovile with documented Transalpine cultural traditions possibly influenced by local and Roman customs.

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Special pet, special care. Diet, provenance, and health analyses of a dog reveal strong ties with humans in Patagonia

González Venanzi,

Romano,

Saghessi

et al. 2023

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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When dogs and people were buried together

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Patagonian partnerships: the extinct Dusicyon avus and its interaction with prehistoric human communities

Patagonian partnerships: the extinct Dusicyon avus and its interaction with prehistoric human communities

"Until death do us part". A multidisciplinary study on human- Animal co- burials from the Late Iron Age necropolis of Seminario Vescovile in Verona (Northern Italy, 3rd-1st c. BCE)

Special pet, special care. Diet, provenance, and health analyses of a dog reveal strong ties with humans in Patagonia

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