Human and animal diet at Conchopata, Peru: stable isotope evidence for maize agriculture and animal management practices during the Middle Horizon [An article from: Journal of Archaeological Science]

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This paper reports @d^1^3C and @d^1^5N values for human and animal skeletal remains from the Middle Horizon (AD 550-1000) site of Conchopata in the Peruvian highlands. The data indicate that maize was the dietary staple for both humans and the majority of animals at this urban site. Camelids at the site segregated into two groups according to @d^1^3C values, reflecting two distinct animal management strategies. Human infants were found to have elevated @d^1^5N values, reflecting the trophic level effect of breastfeeding. No sex based differences in diet were observed.