Dietary Variability During Bronze Age in Central Italy: First Results

• DOI: 10.1002/oa.2434
• Publication Date: 2015-01-06T05:50:40Z
• Authors: A. Varalli; J. Moggi‐Cecchi; A. Moroni; G. Goude
• Keywords: Bronze; Consumption

Abstract This research aims at delineating the dietary practices in Central Italy during Bronze Age. The study of food choices is a mean for investigating palaeoenvironmental agricultural and economic activities social relationships, which have been little explored until now from this specific perspective. Recent researches showed that Middle Age crucial period changes Italy. Following these first observations, we studied three sites Tuscany Latium: Grotta dello Scoglietto, Misa Felcetone. Analyses stable carbon, nitrogen sulphur isotopes on 38 human 22 animal collagen samples were performed. results show different patterns. Data Scoglietto (Early Age) indicate high‐protein intake, with probable consumption fish. Additionally, let us infer presence some non‐local people. Individuals Felcetone (Initial phase terrestrial diet dominated by plant proteins, suggests low δ 15 N namely legumes, as well C 4 plant, such millet. Finally, values (Middle highlight mixed Given variety obtained results, are able to conclude transition Early represents moment change, reflected Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.