Traditionally, in South American archaeology, agriculture was associated with the presence of pastoral methods, and therefore domestic animals, such as llama ( Lama glama) or alpaca ( Vicugna pacos). However, the initial presence of cultigens may not represent the onset of agriculture, and apparently during this early stage their contribution to the diet was not important. While the timing of the first arrival of cultigens to southern Mendoza is debated, it is estimated to be approximately 2,200 radiocarbon years before present. Evidence of agriculture includes macrobotanical remains of domestic plants, the presence of human osteopathies that relate to an agricultural diet, and δ 13C and δ 15N signatures measured in human remains. Southern Mendoza is thought to be the southern limit of the dispersion of prehispanic (>500 years ago) agriculture in South America. All camelid samples from those sites were identified as guanaco thus, we have no evidence to support the hypothesis that the domestic llama occurred in prehispanic southern Mendoza. We generated whole mitochondrial genome datasets from 41 samples from southern Mendoza late Holocene archaeological sites, located between 4 meters above sea level (masl). We test the hypothesis that domesticated camelids occurred in prehispanic, southern Mendoza through analysis of ancient DNA. A recent study, for example, claimed that twenty-five percent of the camelid remains from the high elevation Andes site of Laguna del Diamante S4 were identified based on osteometric evidence as domestic llama, but guanaco are also a likely candidate since the two species overlap in size. It is difficult to distinguish bones of the domestic llama from wild guanaco in terms of osteological morphology, and therefore, claims that llama were in geographic areas where guanaco were also present based on osteometric analysis alone remain equivocal. The remains of a wild congeneric camelid, the guanaco ( Lama guanicoe), however, are common in archaeological sites throughout Mendoza Province.

Since the 1990s, archaeologists have also hypothesized that the llama ( Lama glama), a domesticated South American camelid, was also herded near the southern boundary of prehispanic farming. Archaeological evidence of farming includes the recovery of macrobotanical remains of cultigens and isotopic chemistry of human bone. If you purchased one of our Bundles, the WORKS℠ or the PERKS℠, a carry-on and checked bag is included!įor a list of items that may be checked or carried at no charge and do not count towards a passengers baggage allowance, including medical assistive devices, wheelchairs, and essential baby items, please visit our Contract of Carriageįor more information on baggage, visit our Baggage page.The southern boundary of prehispanic farming in South America occurs in central Mendoza Province, Argentina at approximately 34 degrees south latitude. More Infoĭon't forget to purchase your bag ahead of time - Prices are higher at the airport! Think large duffel bags, large suitcases and sporting equipment. Additionally, bags in excess of 110 linear inches will not be accepted. Bags that exceed these limits will have an additional charge for each bag that is overweight and a separate charge for each oversized bag, and bags weighing 100 pounds or more are not accepted. Baggage that is 41-50 pounds and 51-99 pounds will have an additional charge. Think large backpacks, small duffel bags and small suitcases/wheeled bags!Ĭhecked Baggage: Checked bags must be no larger than 62 linear inches (that’s length + width + depth) and no heavier than 40 pounds. Carry-on Bags may be placed in the overhead compartment or under the seat.

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