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Monastic meals: The role of birds in the diet of the Poor Clares at the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes (Barcelona, Spain) from medieval to modern periods (14th to 19th centuries AD).
- Source :
- International Journal of Osteoarchaeology; Jul2023, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p701-716, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Bird remains recovered from two trial pits and a rubbish dump dated from the 14th to 19th centuries AD at the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona (northeast Spain) are studied. The variety of avian taxa is low, with domestic fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus) clearly dominating the assemblage. The age at death and the sex profile data suggest that both chickens and hens were preferably consumed. The analysis of body parts indicates a preponderance of the meaty parts of legs, breast, and wings. Chops and cuts also suggest an interest in these anatomical parts. In addition, eggshell remains were recovered, indicating that eggs also played a role in the kitchen of this monastic community. Finally, our data are contrasted with available documentary evidence on historical monastic dietary practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FOURTEENTH century
MIDDLE Ages
NINETEENTH century
CHICKENS
MONASTERIES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1047482X
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 170026774
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3173