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The research aims to assess intraspecific morphometric variability of prehistoric livestock and its implications for management strategies.

August 2, 2026QuaternaryOpen Access

Assessing Intraspecific Morphometric Variability in Prehistoric Archaeozoological Samples of Șoimuș-Teleghi (Hunedoara County, Romania)

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Study investigates morphometric variability in archaeological samples, revealing management strategies in ancient livestock.

The research aims to assess intraspecific morphometric variability of prehistoric livestock and its implications for management strategies.
Analyzed archaeozoological assemblages from the Șoimuș-Teleghi site spanning from Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age.
Implemented AMS radiocarbon dating to refine the chronological framework of the site.
Examined morphometric traits of various species including cattle, sheep, and pigs, comparing them with contemporary assemblages.
Cattle exhibited significant morphometric variability, with distinct traits enabling differentiation by sex and management practices.
A large horncore from the Vinča level suggests potential hybridisation with aurochs.
Sheep showed an increase in withers height over time, indicating advancements in husbandry practices.

Malaxa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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