- Doctora en Antropología por la UNAM. Especialista en estudio de suelos y sedimentos, paleoetobotánica, agricultura pr... moreDoctora en Antropología por la UNAM. Especialista en estudio de suelos y sedimentos, paleoetobotánica, agricultura prehispánica y actualmente desarrollo técnica analítica para estudio de dieta antigua.edit
This article presents the results obtained during the first stage of the Project Terrace Agriculture in Cerro San Lucas, Valley of Teotihuacan. The first phase included the aerial photography and the geophysical prospection prior to the... more
This article presents the results obtained during the first stage of the Project Terrace Agriculture in Cerro San Lucas, Valley of Teotihuacan. The first phase included the aerial photography and the geophysical prospection prior to the excavation of the site. Following the methodology to study archaeological sites from the surface established by the laboratoy, the applicaation of geophysical and chemical techniques was determinant in the detection of buried features related to a workshop of maguey production activities from the Late Postclassic Period.
Domestic agricultural terrace systems located in the basin of Mexico were the basis of prehispanic economic specialization and also the most widespread form of intensive cultivation in piedmont areas. This paper focuses on the remote... more
Domestic agricultural terrace systems located in the basin of Mexico were the basis of prehispanic economic specialization and also the most widespread form of intensive cultivation in piedmont areas. This paper focuses on the remote sensing detection and field testing of potential scenarios to recover evidence of these prehispanic features. The testing area of this article is located in the piedmont of cerro San Lucas, Teotihuacan Valley, Mexico. The site was selected after consulting historical and archaeological documents, followed by aerial prospection. In addition, the interpretation of aerial digital images and the application of specific software for automated image analyses provided a unique set of tools for generating spatial predictions about the prehispanic household distribution at cerro San Lucas. During terrestrial surveys we corroborated that the detection quality of predicted archaeological sites by means of photo-interpretation and automated image analyses was acceptable, but insufficient to locate archaeological sites. The field reconnaissance was followed by a program of geophysical survey combining three different methods: magnetic gradient, ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity. Based on the geophysical data results one sample site was excavated mainly to test the evidence previously collected. The cumulative results were invaluable in order to obtain: (1) a remote localization of some potential domestic agricultural spaces, (2) the field identification of a Late Postclassic aztec household unit (1490 B.P.), (3) relevant information about the ecological and archaeological context and (4) a basis for an accurate site selection conducive to extensive excavation. Resumen Los sistemas agrícolas domésticos en terraza localizados en la cuenca de México fueron la base de la especialización económica prehispánica así como la forma más extensa del cultivo intensivo en las áreas de piedemonte. El presente trabajo se enfoca en la detección de escenarios potenciales para recuperar la evidencia de esos rasgos prehispánicos, mediante técnicas de percepción remota y pruebas de campo. El área de interés de este artículo está situada en el piedemonte del cerro San Lucas,
The analysis of the microbotanical remains present in the dental calculus preserved on ancient human teeth provides us with direct evidence of the plants consumed throughout the part of the life of these human being. The botanical remains... more
The analysis of the microbotanical remains present in the dental calculus preserved on ancient human teeth provides us with direct evidence of the plants consumed throughout the part of the life of these human being. The botanical remains like starch grains, pollen, phytoliths and fibers can be incorporated into the deposits of fossilized plaque accumulated on the surface of teeth and molars.
In this is paper we present the preliminary results of a case study carried out in dental tartar of the "Señora de Tlailotlacan” within the archaeological Project “Barrio Oaxaqueño Archaeological ( season 2014).
This human being is one of them, that displayed a large and extravagant body modifications recognized until now in Teotihuacan. The human being was a female and her age was 35-40 years old, dated in between 650-800 BC.
The sample of the dental calculus was taken from the central lower incisive tooth, we process the sample through pulverizing the calculus and adding distilled water to disintegrate the odontolitic. With this dilution, we made preparations and observed them in the optical microscope.
The preliminary results showed the presence of some fibers, lignified cells and calcium oxalate crystals characteristic of the Agave plant.
The data obtained indicate that the Agave was not only an important resource for the production of a fermented beverage (consumed in ritual contexts during the Postclassic period), but also as a potential food for the population due to its high content of sugars in the form of “aguamiel” and “dulce de mezcal” or mescal candy. In addition, this work can provide, a general overview of oral hygiene habits during the collapse of the city.
In this is paper we present the preliminary results of a case study carried out in dental tartar of the "Señora de Tlailotlacan” within the archaeological Project “Barrio Oaxaqueño Archaeological ( season 2014).
This human being is one of them, that displayed a large and extravagant body modifications recognized until now in Teotihuacan. The human being was a female and her age was 35-40 years old, dated in between 650-800 BC.
The sample of the dental calculus was taken from the central lower incisive tooth, we process the sample through pulverizing the calculus and adding distilled water to disintegrate the odontolitic. With this dilution, we made preparations and observed them in the optical microscope.
The preliminary results showed the presence of some fibers, lignified cells and calcium oxalate crystals characteristic of the Agave plant.
The data obtained indicate that the Agave was not only an important resource for the production of a fermented beverage (consumed in ritual contexts during the Postclassic period), but also as a potential food for the population due to its high content of sugars in the form of “aguamiel” and “dulce de mezcal” or mescal candy. In addition, this work can provide, a general overview of oral hygiene habits during the collapse of the city.