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Curated cauldrons: Preserved proteins from early copper-alloy vessels illuminate feasting practices in the Caucasian steppe.
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IScience [iScience] 2023 Aug 24; Vol. 26 (9), pp. 107482. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 24 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Large metal and metal-alloy cauldrons first appear on the far western steppe and Caucasus region during the Maykop period (3700-2900 BCE); however, the types of foods or beverages cooked in and served from these vessels have remained mysterious. Here, we present proteomic analysis of nine residues from copper-alloy cauldrons from Maykop burial contexts where we identify muscle, blood, and milk proteins specific to domesticated, and possibly wild, ruminants. This study clearly demonstrates that the earliest, large-volume feasting vessels contained both primary and secondary animal products, likely prepared in the form of a stew.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.<br /> (© 2023 The Author(s).)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2589-0042
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- IScience
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37744407
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.107482