20235501(en)/2 - Archaeofauna, Ceramic and the Use of Space in Early Agropastoralist Societies: Excavations at the Corral Grande 1 Site, Antofagasta de La Sierra (Argentine Puna)
ARCHAEOFAUNA, CERAMIC AND THE USE OF SPACE IN EARLY AGROPASTORALIST SOCIETIES: EXCAVATIONS AT THE CORRAL GRANDE 1 SITE, ANTOFAGASTA DE LA SIERRA (ARGENTINE PUNA)
ARQUEOFAUNA, CERÁMICA Y USO DEL ESPACIO EN SOCIEDADES AGROPASTORILES TEMPRANAS: EXCAVACIONES EN EL SITIO CORRAL GRANDE 1, ANTOFAGASTA DE LA SIERRA (PUNA ARGENTINA)
Jennifer Grant, Martin Casanova Menendez, Luis V. J. Coll y Daniel Olivera
This article presents the preliminary results of a faunal and ceramic analysis of material recovered from excavations carried out in Structure 4 (E4) of the Corral Grande 1 site (lower Mojones River basin), located in the Department of Antofagasta de la Sierra (Catamarca, southern Argentine Puna). We aim to deepen our understanding of the economy, technology, and use of space by early agropastoralist societies in the area (ca. 3000-1100 years BP). The data recovered shows a stable agropastoralist occupation with ceramic technology that was used for storage, cooking, and food-servicing activities. The decorated ceramic uncovered corresponds to regional Late Formative Period types (1700-1100 years BP). Concomitantly, zooarchaeological analysis has allowed us to register diversified economic strategies with a high degree of resources being obtained through hunting. Finally, the results suggest that multiple activities were carried out within Structure 4 over the long term, with the structure functioning as a patio for external activities.
