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27043 |
Ref Type:
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Journal Article |
Authors: |
Gruwier, Ben Jack
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Title: |
The large vertebrate remains from Binjai Tamieng (Sumatra, Indonesia)
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Date: |
2017
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Source: |
Journal of Indo-Pacific Archaeology
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DOI: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7152/jipa.v41i0.15027 |
Abstract: |
Excavations in 1928 at the Binjai Tamieng shell midden in Northeast Sumatra brought to light a small assemblage of animal- and human remains that has never been studied in detail. The analysis of these Early Holocene finds suggests that besides mollusks and fish, a number of larger vertebrates played a role in the palaeoeconomy of the site. The composition of Binjai Tamieng has a somewhat similar signature to sites from Southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. Testudine and artiodactyl remains are predominant in the vertebrate assemblage, while other species such as crocodile and a small cetacean were probably opportunistically hunted or scavenged. Animal bone was probably also used for the manufacturing of tools. Javan- and possibly Sumatran rhinoceros are present on the site. A number of human remains show traces of disarticulation and may be indicative of complex funerary rituals or cannibalism.
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Date Created: |
9/13/2017
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Volume: |
41
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Page Start: |
22
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Page End: |
29
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