During the late phase of the Yangshao culture,the differentiation of settlements in the Central Plains region gradually intensified.The increased cultivation of rice and soybeans laid the foundation for the formation and development of a diverse agricultural system.This paper is based on the analysis of animal remains excavated from the Dongshisi site in Jiaozuo City,Henan Province.It explores the utilization of animal resources during the late phase of the Yangshao culture.A total of 378 animal remains were found at the Dongshisi site,with a focus on mammal species.Quantitative analysis shows that deer species had the highest quantity and proportion,followed by pigs,cattle,and fewer remains of other wild animals.The analysis of the M3 size and age at death of pigs indicates that the pig population consisted mainly of domestic pigs,with a small number of wild boars.In addition to being an important source of meat,the hunting of deer species for obtaining antlers to make bone and antler artifacts was also a significant reason.Combining previous studies on sites such as Xishan,it can be inferred that during the late phase of the Yangshao culture,the Central Plains region continued the tradition of raising domestic pigs for meat resources.However,there were certain differences in the degree of pig domestication and reliance between different sites which may be related to the scale and nature of the sites.
Dongshisi Sitelate Yangshao cultural periodZooarchaeology
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