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The presence of domestic cats (Felis catus) in medieval urban settlements was frequent, as attested by cat remains identified among various faunal assemblages from that period. However, cat remains are rarely the focus of zooarchaeological analysis, and little is known about the interaction between these felines and humans at that time.
Archaeological excavations in Almada, Portugal, revealed the presence of storage pits filled with domestic waste from the Late Middle Ages. Among these, a unique collection of cat bones, representing 13 individuals, was found inside two storage pits filled during the 12th-13th century. We present the results obtained in the analysis of this cat assemblage, which stands out by the presence of several skeletons with cutmarks associated with skinning, possibly providing the first archaeological evidence of cat fur exploitation in medieval Portugal.
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Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. The journal focuses on the results of the application of scientific methods to archaeological problems and debates. It will provide a forum for reviews and scientific debate of issues in scientific archaeology and their impact in the wider subject. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports will publish papers of excellent archaeological science, with regional or wider interest. This will include case studies, reviews and short papers where an established scientific technique sheds light on archaeological questions and debates.
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