Specialized wool production economy of prehistoric farmstead of Chap I in the highlands of Central Tian Shan (Kyrgyzstan)

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journal article

Publication

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, vol. 31, no. 1, 18-28

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Yes

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• event High-altitude farming and herding at Chap I
  Evidence confidence: ◈ high
  informs · provides scientific evidence · ZooMS and herd profile

  Supports wool-oriented sheep management.

• relationship Research record — associated with
  Evidence confidence: ◈ high
  informs · provides scientific evidence · ZooMS and herd profile

  Supports wool-oriented sheep management.

• relationship Research record — associated with
  Evidence confidence: ◈ high
  informs · provides scientific evidence · ZooMS and herd profile

  Supports wool-oriented sheep management.

• causal hypothesis Integrated crops, local irrigation and close caprine management supported persistent high-altitude residence at Chap I.
  Evidence confidence: ◈ moderate
  informs · provides scientific evidence · Wool-production evidence

  Adds herd specialization.

• date assertion High-altitude farming and herding at Chap I — date assertion
  Evidence confidence: ◈ high
  informs · provides scientific evidence · ZooMS and herd profile

  Supports wool-oriented sheep management.