Fatty acids and sterols in archaeological pottery of lakes Musters and Colhue Huapi (bajo Sarmiento, Chubut Province)

Abstract

This paper presents the first results of studies of fatty acids absorbed in archaeological ceramics low Sarmiento sites located in the Chubut southern - center province. The analysis carried out on ten ceramic samples from eight archaeological sites that were processed from the combined use of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry is presented. The results are discussed taking into account local resources potentially available for processing and / or consumption such technology. Also, emphasis will be placed on the methodological advantages and limitations inherent in the identification and determination of the various species and resources from samples of archaeological ceramics.