Modeling Human Behavior for Sustainable Development: An Ethnoarchaeological Perspective on Food Storage.

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This is an abstract from the "Modelling Human Behaviour through Ethnoarchaeology: Ethnoarchaeology as Long-Term Traditional Knowledge (L-TeK)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper investigates the potential of ethnoarchaeology to contribute to sustainable development by modeling human behavior through the study of food storage practices. Ethnoarchaeology, the study of contemporary societies to understand past societies and archaeological interpretations, offers a unique perspective on how traditional communities have historically managed resources. The combination of traditional, local, and indigenous knowledge with archaeological insights, will allow for the exploration of how past societies successfully managed resources and adapted to changing environmental conditions. By analyzing their practices, beliefs, and social structures, we can identify patterns and adaptations that have proven effective over long periods. This paper, thus, focuses on long-term knowledge (L-TeK) as a valuable source of information for understanding human-environment interactions and developing sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges. The study will involve mapping current traditional practices and analyzing past societies' responses to food storage challenges. Examining food storage practices offers valuable insights into how past societies successfully navigated environmental fluctuations and ensured food security. Ultimately, the findings will contribute to a more comprehensive and effective approach to sustainable development.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• Modelling Human Behaviour through Ethnoarchaeology: Ethnoarchaeology as Long-Term Traditional Knowledge (L-TeK)

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Abstract Id(s): 52896