If anyone has information with respect to Dr. Beech's questions, please post
the responses publicly or forward me a copy as I would also be very
interested in this information.
David R. Lipovitch, Ph.D.
University of Toronto
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Subject: [ZOOARCH] Gazelle information and pictures
Dear fellow zooarchs,
Does anyone know of any published articles/books which specifically
discuss identification problems relating to the osteological
differentiation between Ovis, Capra and Gazella? In particular, I am
thinking of the case of highly fragmented bone assemblages which
typically occur in Middle Eastern contexts. Has anyone made or published
drawings showing these distinctions? I am aware of much of the Ovis vs.
Capra osteological literature but have not found much on the morphology
of gazelle skeletons. Can anyone steer me towards any useful references?
Also, does anyone have a good image of a gazelle skeleton (preferably
Gazella subgutturosa), that they might be willing to share?
Thanks,
Mark
Dr. Mark Beech
Senior Resident Archaeologist
Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS)
P.O. Box 45553
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
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