Canary Islands Archaeology Reveals 11th-Century Marine Resource Use
Archaeological evidence from the Canary Islands indicates that inhabitants by the 11th century were actively harvesting and processing various fish and other marine organisms. This suggests that coastal resources were potentially vital to the economic system of the time. The findings offer new insights into how ancient cultures adapted to ocean living.
Archaeological findings from the Canary Islands suggest a significant reliance on marine resources by the local population around the 11th century.
The evidence indicates that people in the region were engaged in harvesting and processing a variety of fish and other marine organisms. This practice suggests that coastal resources likely played a crucial role within their economic system.
The study, published in PLOS One, was conducted by Jonathan Santana of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain, along with colleagues. According to Phys.org, these findings provide new clues into how North African cultures adapted to ocean living.
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