Economy of a Long-Term Chalcolithic Ditched Enclosure : Analysis of the Macrolithic Tool Assemblage of Valencina de la Concepción (Sevilla, Spain)
Eguíluz Valentini, Marina (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Prehistòria)
Risch, Robert (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Prehistòria)
Peres Castellani, Marcello (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Prehistòria)
Mederos Martín, Alfredo (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología)
Falkenstein, Frank (Julius-Maximilian University of Würzburg. Department of Pre- and Protohistory)
Schuhmacher, Thomas X. (German Archaeological Institute)

Data:	2025
Resum:	The Chalcolithic mega-site and ditched enclosure of Valencina de la Concepcion' (Seville, Spain) has been extensively discussed regarding its functionality, funerary practices, and highly specialised crafts. However, little attention has been given to understanding its socio-economic organization, particularly within the settlement area. This study, part of a broader project investigating the northern part of this ca. 200 ha large settlement, employed a diachronic, techno-functional approach to analyse 635 macrolithic tools with the aim to discern tasks performed within habitation structures, raw material usage, and potential changes across the Chalcolithic period (3300-2200 cal BCE). The analysis reveals patterns of a stable economy centred around daily subsistence activities and local resources, suggesting a diversified household-based economy rather than one focused on surplus accumulation. This approach challenges previous interpretations and provides evidence supporting Valencina's characterization as a highly complex settlement and funerary site.
Nota:	Altres ajuts: acords transformatius de la UAB
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Macrolithic tools ; Chalcolithic ; Ditched enclosures ; Lithic technology ; Paleoeconomic analysis ; Valencina de la Concepcion
Publicat a:	Journal of archaeological science: reports, Vol. 63 (May 2025) , art. 105039, ISSN 2352-4103

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105039

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