Oxygen isotope analyses of skeletal remains (18 O/16 O, δ 18 O) are a powerful tool for
exploring major themes in bioarchaeology (the study of biological archaeological remains) …

A key problem in explaining the mountain landscapes of the Mediterranean region is the
relationship between the development of transhumance (seasonal movement of livestock …

Sheep remains constitute the main archaeozoological evidence for the presence of Early
Neolithic human groups in the highlands of the Southern Pyrenees but understanding the …

Despite the important role of livestock farming amongst Iron Age communities living in
mountain regions, there is little information about livestock management, and particularly …

Mountain sites are usually seen as sites connected to pastoral or transhumant activities. This
paper proposes an alternative interpretation for Neolithic mountain sites found in the …

Eastern African pastoralists today depend on mobility to access seasonally available
pastures for their livestock. Here, we evaluate the importance of mobility strategies for …

Abstract Sheep predominate the Early Neolithic faunal assemblages in the Iberian
Peninsula. Their exploitation for meat and milk production made them key to the economy of …

In southern France, the analysis of fossil dung layers from caves and shelters occupied by
the first Neolithic farmers has provided a wealth of information about the lives of shepherds …

Isotopic analyses have proven to be an essential tool for obtaining more comprehensive and
precise knowledge about past livestock strategies. Nevertheless, biogeochemical data for …

This chapter considers how a rigorous and thoughtful application of stable isotope analysis
of both human and animal skeletal remains can further inform our understanding of the …