The medieval reindeer economy at Gæccevaj’njar’ga 244 B in the Varanger Fjord, North Norway
Authors: Hambleton, E. and Rowley-Conwy, P.
Journal: Norwegian Archaeological Review
Volume: 30
Issue: 1
Pages: 55-70
eISSN: 1502-7678
ISSN: 0029-3652
DOI: 10.1080/00293652.1997.9965609
Abstract:Medieval reindeer exploitation in northern Norway is examined via a bone assemblage excavated by Dr Knut Odner at Gæccevaj’njar’ga 244 B on the Varanger Fjord. Reindeer was by far the most important animal. The reindeer are likely to have been wild because (a) most were adult when they died—not what is expected for domestic animals—and (b) more tentatively, skeletal element representation resembles a transported assemblage. The few sheep present may have been milked, and could therefore have replaced milching reindeer. © 1997 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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The Medieval Reindeer Economy at Gaeccevaj'njar'ga 244B in the Varanger Fjord, North Norway.
Authors: Hambleton, E. and Rowley-Conwy, P.
Journal: Norwegian Archaeological Review
Volume: 30
Pages: 55-70
DOI: 10.1080/00293652.1997.9965609
Abstract:Medieval reindeer exploitation in northern Norway is examined via a bone assemblage excavated by Dr Knut Odner at Gaeligccevaj'njar'ga 244 B on the Varanger Fjord. Reindeer was by far the most important animal. The reindeer are likely to have been wild because (a) most were adult when they died—not what is expected for domestic animals—and (b) more tentatively, skeletal element representation resembles a transported assemblage. The few sheep present may have been milked, and could therefore have replaced milching reindeer.
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Preferred by: Ellen Hambleton