A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH REPORT ON BE UNEARTHED OF CERITHIDAE SINENSIS AT THE DESHOU PALACE OF THE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
The Deshou Palace site of Southern Song(30°24′30″N,120° 17′42″E)is situated along the West Lake in Hangzhou.In 2020,the Hangzhou Cultural Relics and Archaeology Institute conducted archaeological excavations at the Deshou Palace site.In the GJCT2111 test pit,a substantial collection of Cerithidae sinensis specimens was unearthed from the early and middle cultural layers of the Southern Song Dynasty,dating back over 700 years.The minimum number of individuals(MNI)for Cerithidae sinensis reached 8728 specimens.Most specimens are morphologically well-preserved,with only slight damage observed at the apices,apertures,or spiral parts of the shells.These specimens belong to a small-size type within the order Mesogastropoda,with 6 to 9 whorls.Shells with a height greater than 25 mm account for approximately 21％of the total;those in the 20～25 mm range make up about 55％,and those with a height less than 20 mm represent approximately 24％.Cerithidae sinensis mainly inhabits coastal mangrove intertidal zones with freshwater influx;the vicinity of Hangzhou is not the native habitat of this species.The distribution of Cerithidae sinensis along the coastal shoreline of Hangzhou City is approximately 100 kilometers away and emerged only after the modern artificial introduction of mangroves.The Cerithidae sinensis specimens from the Deshou Palace site were unearthed from the cultural layers of the Southern Song dating back over 700 years.These specimens were excavated from the court's kitchen remains,characterized by the presence of kitchen waste deposit.Combining historical records of shellfish and seafood consumption during the Southern Song court,this batch of specimens is supposed to have been harvested from coastal areas and transported to the Southern Song imperial palace as seafood products.This batch of Cerithidae sinensis specimens represents the initial evidence of the ancient Chinese imperial consumption of Cerithidae shellfish products.It is significant for studying the dietary customs of the Southern Song imperial court and reflects the imperial preference for seafood products and a luxurious lifestyle.
Song DynastyDeshou Palace siteCerithidae sinensisanimal archaeology
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