Semillas y frutos arqueológicos del yacimiento calcolítico de Las Pilas (Mojácar, Almería).

Abstract

.- In this article we study the vegetal economy of the human group who lived at the site of Las Pilas (Mojácar, Almería) during the Copper Age (c. 2700-1800 a.C.) through the analysis of the archeological seeds and fruits. Our study is divided into four main parts. First, we present the methodology applied for the sampling and treatment of the carpological remains. In the second part we identify the plants that were used in Las Pilas and we search for parallels in other sites of the region. In the third we explain the characteristics of the agricul ture, harvesting and vegetal diet of Las Pilas' society. Finally, we introduce the archaeological structures rela ted to the manipulation of vegetal products (fireplaces, store-pits, and others) found on the site.