Developments in Animal Husbandry and Food Supply in Roman Germania Inferior

A detailed zooarchaeological analysis of Roman Germania Inferior reveals significant regional and temporal variations in animal husbandry practices, with distinct differences between western and eastern parts of the province. The study highlights inter- and intra-site variability in species proportions and cattle size, particularly within the well-documented Batavorum civitas, suggesting evolving farming and food supply systems. Changes in butchery methods over time further underscore the dynamic nature of Roman agricultural practices along the Rhine frontier.

Groot, M. (2017). Developments in Animal Husbandry and Food Supply in Roman Germania Inferior. European Journal of Archaeology, 20(3), 451–471. https://doi.org/10.1017/eaa.2016.31