Camelids Consumption and Utilization at the Archaeological Site of Huayuri, South Coast of Peru

Summary

In this work the author presents the preliminary results of the animal bones analyzes from the archaeological site of Huayuri. This site, located in the south coast of Peru, shows evidences of ocupations since the Late Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon. The materials were recovered during the excavations that took place in 2002 and 2005 in the Compound 03, located at the south part of the site. The analysis was primarily focused on the camelid bones, taking into consideration the cultural modifications, pathologies and age groups present in the bone assamblage. The results give insights on the situation of the domestic camelids and the herd management in the archaeological site of Huayuri. These animals were usually used for consumption and also there was an exploitation of secondary products, giving them an important role in the foodway practices of the people at the site.

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• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 20319