Party bones
White-tailed deer were predominant in pre-Columbian Panama feasts
Julio 29, 2019
An analysis of deer remains in refuse piles at the Sitio Sierra archaeological site revealed signs of “feasting behavior” associated with this animal.
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Displaying 20 of 41 results.
Uncharted territory
On the lookout for Paleopanamanians
Julio 30, 2019
STRI archaeologists believe the first inhabitants of the isthmus of Panama may be resting beneath an unexplored corner of the Azuero peninsula
Ancestral food
Corn in Panama: 500 Years and More
Agosto 16, 2019
In commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Panama City, a STRI exhibition celebrates the close relationship between Panamanians and corn, from its use by the first settlers of the isthmus to the present
New artifacts
More gold, less Surfer's Ear
Septiembre 17, 2019
A bony growth among the remains of Paleoindians from the Gulf of Panama reflects changes in their cultural activities over time
Dried fish
Traditional fisherfolk help uncover ancient fish preservation methods
Septiembre 27, 2019
Modern fish preparation techniques leave behind bone fragmentation patterns resembling those found among fish remains in archaeological sites, revealing the antiquity of traditional butchering methods
Buried with snails
What animal bones tell us about the rise and fall of the Maya in Guatemala
Mayo 18, 2020
Tens of thousands of tiny bone fragments reveal eating habits, ceremonial practices and the development of animal domestication during more than 2000 years of history.
Ancient diseases
The trace of suffering, in the bones
Julio 02, 2020
Human remains used to be considered a nuisance in archaeological excavations. Today they are considered a valuable source of information to understand the ways of life of prehistoric populations and their conditions.
Amphibian goddess
The ritual significance of a classic Maya sweat bath in Guatemala
Octubre 23, 2020
An unusual offering in an abandoned and unique-looking structure revealed new evidence of the role it played in the community
Canal grass
Smithsonian scientist clears up Panamanian urban legend
Noviembre 30, 2020
How did canal grass arrive in Panama? STRI staff scientist Kristin Saltonstall compared the DNA of sugar cane relatives from around the world to find out.
Recognition
Richard Cooke joins International Council for Archaeozoology’s Committee of Honor
Febrero 03, 2021
STRI staff scientist Richard Cooke has been elected to the Committee of Honor of the International Council for Archaeozoology, of which he has been a member since 1993.
