Analysis of possible paleofecal samples from Pellejo Chico Alto, Peru: results and lessons

The analysis of four presumed paleofecal samples (coprolites) recovered from the Pellejo Chico Alto site in Peru is reported herein. The samples were processed using standard methods for paleofecal specimens but were discovered to be large pieces of intact tissue, rather than coprolites. While the r...

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Published in:Journal of archaeological science 2006-11, Vol.33 (11), p.1600-1604
Main Authors: Sutton, Mark Q., Orfila, Rebecca S., Huerta, Bruno, Martz, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coprolites
Generalities
Guaiac occult blood testing
Organisation and history of research
Paleofeces
Peru
Prehistory and protohistory
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Summary:The analysis of four presumed paleofecal samples (coprolites) recovered from the Pellejo Chico Alto site in Peru is reported herein. The samples were processed using standard methods for paleofecal specimens but were discovered to be large pieces of intact tissue, rather than coprolites. While the results provided information regarding diet and cuisine at Pellejo Chico Alto, it also serves as an instructive lesson in the identification and analysis of paleofecal samples.
ISSN:0305-4403
1095-9238
DOI:10.1016/j.jas.2006.02.009