Abstract
The small faunal assemblage from Ras el-‘Amud provides insights into the economic strategies of a rural settlement during a period of urban growth. A shift from a self-sufficient goat and pig economy to a specialized sheep-focused one is observed, likely driven by urban demand. Analysis of caprine skeletal remains suggests consumption patterns and potential ritualistic practices. The Middle Bronze IIA village exhibits a decrease in butchery waste, possibly due to changes in spatial organization or waste disposal practices. The assemblage offers valuable insights into the economic and social dynamics of rural settlements during the Middle Bronze Age.
Keywords
zooarchaeology, Intermediate Bronze Age, Middle Bronze Age, caprines, ritual, economy
Recommended Citation
Marom, Nimrod
(2025)
"Ras el-‘Amud, Jerusalem: Faunal Remains from the Intermediate Bronze and Middle Bronze Age Settlement,"
Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel: Vol. 1, Article 26.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/3078-8528.1025
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/qadum/vol1/iss1/26
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