Food and drink in European prehistory
Author(s): Jacqui Wood; Rüdiger Kelm
Year: 2000
Summary
Abstract: There is a wealth of archaeological evidence, from bones excavated in prehistoric middens, piles of fruit stones and sea shells, that give us concrete indications of food consumed at various prehistoric sites around Europe. In addition to this information, we have pollen analysis from settlement sites and charred plant macrofossils. Wetland archaeology informs us in much more detail about not only the types of foods that were being eaten in prehistory but also, in some cases, their cooking techniques. This paper will explore whether or not a popular misconception about the daily diet in prehistory has its roots in the analysis of stomach contents of various bog bodies found in Europe.
Cite this Record
Food and drink in European prehistory. Jacqui Wood, Rüdiger Kelm. European Journal of Archaeology. 3 (1): 89-111. 2000 ( tDAR id: 423200)
URL: http://www.archaeologyonline.org/Food%20&%20Drink%20in%20European%20Histo...
Keywords
Temporal Keywords
Bronze Age
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Mesolithic
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Neolithic
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Palaeolithic
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager
Record Identifiers
ExArc Id(s): 9990
Notes
Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.