Like Frejoles in a Pod: Examining the Current State of Paleoethnobotany in Peru
Part of: Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)
In the last decade or so, the field of paleoethnobotany has witnessed a rapid rise in the number of Peruvian and foreign researchers conducting archaeobotanical inquiry in the country of Peru. The primary goal of this symposium is to open lines of communication among these scholars, many of them recently trained, and solidify the network of researchers actively involved in the study of macro- and microbotanical remains in the region. Through this symposium, we also aim to raise awareness about the need for sharing information such as project-specific methodologies and the rationales behind them, seed/phytolith/starch grain databases, and analytical protocols. The specific goals for this symposium include (1) disseminating the results of recent archaeobotanical analyses, (2) pushing theoretically engaged and question-driven research, (3) critically examining methodological issues specific to Andean archaeobotany, and (4) discussing joint efforts in developing databases and guides for Andean macro- and microremains. By taking these steps towards developing an active and collegial network of researchers interested in the complex entanglements between peoples and plants, we hope to advance the field of paleoethnobotany in Peru.
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Residue Analysis •
archaeobotany •
Moche
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Putting Archaeobotany Under the Microscope: A Case Study for Increased Use of Starch-Grain and Residue Analyses on the North Coast of Peru
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Due to the arid environment and subsequent excellent preservation on the north coast of Peru, evidence obtained from macrobotanical remains here has been the primary sources of information on plant use. However, despite the richness of the macrobotanical record, the combination of arid conditions and the nature of many plants, such as potatoes and beans – which are consumed in their entirety – macrobotanical remains can only tell us so much. In this paper, we discuss some methodological issues...