Isotopic analysis as proxy to investigate the presence of domestic camelids (Lama glama) in central Argentina during the late period (∼1220–330 BP)

IF 1.5 2区历史学 0 ARCHAEOLOGY

Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI:10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105362

Andrea Recalde, Diego Rivero

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Abstract

Camelid exploitation has been important throughout the Holocene in central Argentina, emphasizing Lama guanicoe hunting. Despite attempts (i.e. osteometry, DNA) no conclusive results have been obtained on the presence or management of Lama glama (domestic camelids) in the region. This study represents the first isotopic analysis conducted on archaeofaunal remains of Camelidae from the Sierras del Norte (central Argentina), dating to the Late Period (∼1220–330 cal BP), to discuss the possible presence of Lama glama in the region. The δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N obtained in bone collagen showed that camelids from Quebrada Norte 7 (QN7) have high values of ð¹³C (values between −14.98 ‰ and −12.54 ‰) concerning other assemblages dated from the Early and Late Holocene, with isotopic values ranging from −21.6 ‰ and −16.5 ‰. These results are discussed and compared against published data from another site in the region. In this way, the camelid samples with high ð¹³C from QN 7 could contribute to the discussion and reflection on the introduction of Lama glama within a flexible subsistence and mobility pattern.

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同位素分析在阿根廷中部地区晚期（~ 1220-330 BP）驯化骆驼的研究

整个全新世，骆驼的开采在阿根廷中部一直很重要，强调了拉马瓜尼科的狩猎。尽管进行了一些尝试（如骨测定、DNA测定），但尚未获得关于该地区存在或管理拉马骆驼（驯养骆驼）的确凿结果。这项研究是首次对来自北山脉（阿根廷中部）的Camelidae考古遗迹进行同位素分析，可追溯到晚期（~ 1220-330 cal BP），以讨论该地区可能存在的Lama glama。骨胶原δ13C和δ15N的测定结果表明，与全新世早期和晚期的其他组合相比，Quebrada Norte 7 (QN7) camelids的δ13C值在−14.98‰~−12.54‰之间，同位素值在−21.6‰~−16.5‰之间。对这些结果进行了讨论，并与该地区另一个站点公布的数据进行了比较。因此，来自qn7的高ð13C的骆驼类样品可以有助于讨论和反思在灵活的生存和流动模式中引入喇嘛魅力。

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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.