Seasonality Estimation of Archaeological Sites Basing on Fish Bone Remains. The Case of Eneolithic Workshop Site Fofanovo XIII in Lake Onega

Archaeological excavations at the Eneolithic workshop site Fofanovo XIII on Lake Onega's western shore have revealed that zander fish were likely captured during snow-free seasons, suggesting seasonal specialization and year-round habitation. This finding is based on a detailed analysis of well-preserved zander vertebrae remains, providing new insights into ancient human activity patterns related to faunal resource exploitation. The study represents the first comprehensive faunistic assemblage in Karelian archaeology, enabling a deeper understanding of Eneolithic subsistence strategies.

Askeyev, I. V., Tarasov, A. Yu., Shaymuratova, D. N., Askeyev, A. O., Monakhov, S. P., Askeyev, O. V.,. (2022). Seasonality Estimation of Archaeological Sites Basing on Fish Bone Remains. The Case of Eneolithic Workshop Site Fofanovo XIII in Lake Onega. Povolzhskaya Arkheologiya (the Volga River Region Archaeology), 3(41), 158–169. https://doi.org/10.24852/pa2022.3.41.158.169