Economy of a Long-Term Chalcolithic Ditched Enclosure
The Chalcolithic mega-site and ditched enclosure of Valencina de la Concepcion' (Seville, Spain) has been extensively discussed regarding its functionality, funerary practices, and highly specialised crafts. However, little attention has been given to understanding its socio-economic organizati...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |
| Repositorio: | Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ddd.uab.cat:310742 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://ddd.uab.cat/record/310742 https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105039 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Macrolithic tools Chalcolithic Ditched enclosures Lithic technology Paleoeconomic analysis Valencina de la Concepcion |
| Sumario: | The Chalcolithic mega-site and ditched enclosure of Valencina de la Concepcion' (Seville, Spain) has been extensively discussed regarding its functionality, funerary practices, and highly specialised crafts. However, little attention has been given to understanding its socio-economic organization, particularly within the settlement area. This study, part of a broader project investigating the northern part of this ca. 200 ha large settlement, employed a diachronic, techno-functional approach to analyse 635 macrolithic tools with the aim to discern tasks performed within habitation structures, raw material usage, and potential changes across the Chalcolithic period (3300-2200 cal BCE). The analysis reveals patterns of a stable economy centred around daily subsistence activities and local resources, suggesting a diversified household-based economy rather than one focused on surplus accumulation. This approach challenges previous interpretations and provides evidence supporting Valencina's characterization as a highly complex settlement and funerary site. |
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