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Seven dietary indicators on 364 dentitions of working class
Predynastic Egyptians from Hierakonpolis and Naqada are examined.
The majority of the samples from both sites date to Naqada II
(3500-3200 BC), during which these were the two main urban centers
for Upper Egypt. Samples consist of adults and juveniles ranging
from 6 years to over 50 years of age. Dietary indicators, including
caries, calculus, abscess, periodontal disease, macrowear,
microwear, and hypoplastic enamel defects are used to look for
statistically significant differences between working class
inhabitants of the two sites as well as sex and age groups within
each site. Three questions are addressed. (1) Which of the
available flora and fauna were being eaten? While specific food
could not be identified individually, cultivated items such as
bread and raw vegetables were consumed by all individuals at
Hierakonpolis but mostly women and children at Naqada. At least
some meat and/or fish was consumed at both sites. (2) Were food
types found as burial offerings being eaten? Consumption of at
least two burial offerings, bread and nutsedge (Hierakonpolis
only), are supported. (3) Were the working class inhabitants of
Hierakonpolis and Naqada consuming the same diet? While the major
portions of the diet appear to be similar, this study found both
dietary and behavioral differences between the working class
members of these sites.
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