Hi,
I have a couple of possibly relevant refs:
An Egyptian reference, but dealing with a species not on your list, the pig:
Panagiotakopulu, E. 1999 "An examination of biological materials from
coprolites from XVIII Dynasty Armana, Egypt" Journal of Archaeological
Science 26, 547-551.
Or from Iran, a discussion of whether charred seeds are spilt grain, or a
component of dung:
Miller, N. F. 1996 "Seed eaters of the Ancient Near East: Human or
Herbivore", Current Anthropology 37, 521-528.
As I remember, previous discussion has provided refences for distinguishing
dung generally, and distinguishing that of equids from that of ruminants -
is that what you have so far?
Regards,
Sue Archer
PhD Student
Department of Archaeology
University of York
On Mar 16 2006, Gouldwell, A.J. wrote:
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> Dear all,
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> I've been asked by an archaeobotanical colleague whether there exists
> any literature on identifying dung. I've replied as best I can
> including refs. to contents of earlier Zooarch correspondence.
> Particular species of interest are: donkey (plus wild ass?), camel,
> sheep, goat, gazelle (presumably dorcas?). Geographical area: Egypt.
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> Suggestions would be welcome, please.
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> Tony Gouldwell.
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