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This research aims to explore the management and consumption of animals in ancient Greek society through isotope analyses.

The agropastoral debate in context: the relationship between the consumption and management of animals at Azoria on Crete

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This research aims to explore the management and consumption of animals in ancient Greek society through isotope analyses.
Analyzed faunal specimens from Azoria, Crete, dating from ca. 800 − 100 BCE.
Utilized a multi-isotope approach examining δ 13 C coll, δ 15 N, δ 18 O, and δ 13 C carb.
Compared management of animals in both public feasting and residential contexts.
Small-scale herds supplied local households in Azoria.
Semi-specialist communal herds were used for public feasting events.
Management strategies included local grazing and seasonal mobility adaptations.

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Randomized trial examines animal management strategies in ancient Greek communities, indicating diverse practices.

Dibble et al. (2026) studied this question.

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