Bioarchaeological evidence for social and temporal differences in diet at Piedras Negras, Guatemala

Authors :: Scherer, Andrew K.
Wright, Lori E.
Yoder, Cassady J.
Source :: Latin American Antiquity. March, 2007, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p85, 20 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: In this bioarchaeological study of Classic Maya subsistence, we analyzed porotic hyperostosis, dental caries, and stable isotopes on skeletal remains recovered from 118 burials at Piedras Negras, Guatemala. The abundant [...]

Subjects :: Corn -- Social aspects
Archaeology -- Social aspects
Diet -- Social aspects
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