Economy of a Long-Term Chalcolithic Ditched Enclosure: Analysis of the Macrolithic Tool Assemblage of Valencina de la Concepción (Sevilla, Spain)

IF 1.5 2区历史学 0 ARCHAEOLOGY

Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI:10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105039

Marina Eguíluz Valentini , Roberto Risch , Marcello Peres , Alfredo Mederos Martín , Frank Falkenstein , Thomas X. Schuhmacher

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The Chalcolithic mega-site and ditched enclosure of Valencina de la Concepción (Seville, Spain) has been extensively discussed regarding its functionality, funerary practices, and highly specialised crafts. However, little attention has been given to understanding its socio-economic organization, particularly within the settlement area. This study, part of a broader project investigating the northern part of this ca. 200 ha large settlement, employed a diachronic, techno-functional approach to analyse 635 macrolithic tools with the aim to discern tasks performed within habitation structures, raw material usage, and potential changes across the Chalcolithic period (3300–2200 cal BCE). The analysis reveals patterns of a stable economy centred around daily subsistence activities and local resources, suggesting a diversified household-based economy rather than one focused on surplus accumulation. This approach challenges previous interpretations and provides evidence supporting Valencina’s characterization as a highly complex settlement and funerary site.

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期刊介绍： 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.