Animals in the economy and rituals of the Cucuteni settlement from Poduri–Dealul Ghindaru (Bacău County, Romania)
Animals in the economy and rituals of the Cucuteni settlement from Poduri–Dealul Ghindaru (Bacău County, Romania)

Summary/Abstract: The present paper represents a synthesized archaeozoological approach to the Cucuteni site of Poduri–Dealul Ghindaru (Bacău County, Romania). This study explores various roles of animals in the economy and rituals of a Chalcolithic community. Animal remains are described in terms of frequencies, anatomy and taphonomy. Temporal analysis of several characteristics, including taxonomic frequency, indicates changes in the prehistoric local economy. Types of special animal deposits are described, as well as the interpretation of their ritual meaning.

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