RT Journal Article
T1 Elephants and subsistence. Evidence of the human exploitation of extremely large mammal bones from the Middle Palaeolithic site of PRERESA (Madrid, Spain)
A1 Yravedra Sainz De Los Terreros, José
A1 Rubio Jara, Susana
A1 Panera, Joaquin
A1 Uribelarrea del Val, David
A1 Pérez González, Alfredo
AB The archaeological site at PRERESA (Madrid, Spain) has been dated to 84 ± 5.6 ka by optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) (MIS 5a). An area 255 m2 was excavated and 754 lithic pieces were recovered, as well as a large amount of micro and macro vertebrate remains, including proboscidean bones. The aim of this paper is to outline the results of the taphonomic study of these remains. The identification of cut marks on a number of the bones recovered strengthens the theory that the exploitation of extremely large mammals was more than just a marginal practice before the Upper Palaeolithic. Additionally, the identification of green-bone fractures and percussion marks confirm for the first time, that the bone marrow of these taxa was also consumed. Few other cases of this practice have been identified, firstly because obtaining this substance would not be an easy matter, and secondly because similar nutritional needs can also be met by the consumption of brain matter, which is easier to acquire.
PB Elsevier
SN 0305-4403
YR 2012
FD 2012-04
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/43168
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/43168
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 27 abr 2024