ЖИВОТИЊЕ У ЕКОНОМИЈИ ЛАТЕНСКОГ НАСЕЉА НА НАЛАЗИШТУ „СТАРИ ВИНОГРАДИ” У ЧУРУГУ
ANIMALS IN THE ECONOMY OF THE LA TENE SETTLEMENT STARI VINOGRADI IN ČURUG

Summary/Abstract: The excavations of the late La Tène settlement Stari vinogradi in Čurug have produced a huge amount of animal remains. The paper presents the results of the archaeozoological analysis of the osteological material from 37 objects.The presence is recorded of mammals, birds, fish, shells and amphibians. Among the domestic animals, an important role is played by cattle, pig, sheep and goat,while horses and dogs are less represented. Diverse strategies of exploitation and roles of animals in the economy are identified in this settlement. Hunting was an important activity, which is not usually the case with the La Tene settlements.Among the wild animals deer is the most frequent, hunted for meat and raw material. Fishing and shell-collecting were also practiced.

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