The Mediterranean triad or is it a quartet? Geomorphological and geoarchaeological studies conducted in Kharga and Dakhla oasis (Western Egypt), have indicated several occurrences of drought episodes and strong sand winds, accompanied by a decrease in water resources, at the same time as textual and archaeobotanical sources document local cotton cultivation (Bouchaud & Tallet in press). 4.58, Sidebotham 2011: 69-75, 224-240), and that while some of the cotton fabrics with Z-spun yarns may have been trade goods, others were the personal possessions of resident Indians (Wild 2013). However, we assume that repetitive and high concentrations of broken cotton seeds could reflect one or several of these processes, The ginned or cleaned seeds are ovoid and somewhat pointed in shape, 7–12 mm long, ). Download. G 2005 – Gas chromatographic, mass spectrometric and stable carbon isotopic investigations of organic residues of plant oils and animal fats employed as illuminants in archaeological lamps from Egypt. Photo: J. Archaeology combines humanities and scientific disciplines, providing good opportunities to develop the skills that are attractive to employers. Leiden, Brill : 216-233. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany. Page J.T., Huynh M.D., Liechty Z.S., Grupp K., Stelly D., Hulse A.M., Ashrafi H., Van Deynze A., Wendel J.F. Animal and fish bones attest to the consumption of meat, and associated dairy practices can be gleaned from residue analysis, zooarchaeological remains, or texts. Our objective was to review the current state of our knowledge on the domestication, the emergence and the diffusion of the cotton plant and its various products – fibres, seeds, oil, textiles, etc. Many other parameters would also need to be taken into account, such as the diameter and strength of the final yarn (often different from warp to weft), the ply of the spun thread, and the preferences and level of skills of the spinner. Palmer S.A., Clapham A.J., Rose P., Freitas F.O., Owen B.D., Beresford-Jones D., Moore J.D., Kitchen J.L. King Mithridates VI of Pontus was so afraid of being poisoned that he developed a universal antidote that became known as ‘mithridatium’. The existence of containers made in perishable materials such as baskets woven from reeds are accessed predominantly via iconography or texts, while the gourds thought to be used for holding liquids in Neolithic and Early Bronze Age times survive in the round-bottomed, long-necked ceramic jugs that mimic their shape. Hugues & Forest 1984, Rooijakkers 2005). ), Berenike 96: Report of the Excavations at Berenike (Egyptian Red Sea Coast) and the Survey of the Eastern Desert. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide, This PDF is available to Subscribers Only. . Two species were domesticated in the Old World, G. herbaceum in Africa, and G. arboreum on the Indian subcontinent. This dynamic process likely involved G. herbaceum, as shown by the unique ancient DNA analysis carried out on cotton finds from Qasr Ibrim in Nubia (Palmer et al. The fifth-century bc historian Herodotus described how cinnamon was collected in Arabia: the sticks were used by giant birds to make their nests and, rather than climb up to get the spice, human gatherers left animal carcasses on the ground, which the birds dragged up to their nests to eat; being too heavy, the nest then broke and the cinnamon sticks could be safely collected from the ground (Herodotus III, 110–111). Storage of perfume is also discussed, and Theophrastus notes that they are ruined by being left in the hot sun; perfumes derived from flowers lose their fragrance most quickly but those from myrrh and iris root can be kept for years (Theophrastus, IX). A Proceedings of the 11th International Conference for Meroitic Studies. While highlighting the logic of production, the resources and skills needed to move from plant to textiles with added value (Harlow & Nosch 2014: 20-21), the extensive coverage of cotton’s chaîne opératoire reflects the deep integration of cotton and textile production in every life dimensions of past societies. Journal of Anthropological Archaeology 44: 177-184. (Ed. 25Consequently, cotton textiles from these different sites are relatively well preserved, if often very fragmentary. Roman latrines are an excellent source of mineralized plant remains; at Sagalassos in Turkey, complex depositional processes have led to a combination of charred plant material with mineralized seeds in fifth–seventh-century ad latrine deposits, including fig (Ficus carica), plum (Prunus sp. Mostly composed of cellulose, cotton textiles are an ideal food source for microorganisms, fungi and bacteria, responsible for fibre degradation (Timar-Balazsy & Eastop 1998, Levin & Pearce 1998). (Ed. P ), La Route de Myos Hormos. Egypt in the First Millennium AD: Perspectives from, British Museum Publications on Egypt and the Sudan 2. 2002). Figure 7: Archaeological cotton seeds. . J Higham 2006: 47). 41In many respects, iconographic sources work in tandem with textual ones: by supplying images of costumes (more rarely furnishings) within their original context of use, they offer a much wider view of the place and role of ancient textiles in society. & Turki I.Y. Z-twist can also be described as ‘right-hand’ or ‘clockwise’ twist, S-twist as ‘left-hand’ or ‘anticlockwise’ twist. (Ed. Budapest, Archaeolingua. 2017 – Perspectives on the wide world of luxury in later Antiquity: silk and other exotic textiles found in Syria and Egypt. Depictions of imaginary plants combine features of several species: for example, the lilies painted in the Spring Fresco on the walls of Delta 2 in the Late Bronze Age town of Akrotiri on Santorini blend the characteristics of white madonna lilies (Lilium candidum) with those of red Lilium chalcedonicum. Thread from a tabby fragment, tomb IGN 97. (Ed. Tielt, Lanoo : 74-85. 2017 –, Textile Terminologies from the Orient to the Mediterranean and Europe, 1000 BC to 1000 AD, First Aid for the Excavation of Archaeological Textiles. Many other implements however, especially spindle whorls and loom weights, are common finds during excavations. Thirdly, on likely cotton-production sites where charcoal analyses were undertaken, we observe that major woody species such as date palm (, ), are over-represented and tend to mask potentially secondary woody resources. They retained an intact woven structure and exhibit many of their construction characteristics (see below). This has led to the rise of specialists within archaeology who focus on palaeobotany (palaeobotanists or archaeobotanists), although the corresponding increase in the resulting specialist analyses has contributed to a distinction between ‘science’ and ‘interpretation’ in perceptions and publications. They point to several centres of agricultural production, in Sudan and Nubia, Western Egypt, and north-western Arabia. Since S-twist was characteristic of all types of yarn spun in the Nile Valley throughout antiquity, it could be argued that Z-twist pointed to yarns and textiles that were culturally intrusive. Daily archaeological news and exclusive online features, plus articles from the current issue and back issues As olives are harder to press than grapes, the remains of olive presses tend to be more robust. These cannot be pinned down to a precise species as Theophrastus himself only uses common names. While acting as markers of cotton’s diffusion and cultivation, they also provide useful reminders of the complexity of its integration in the social fabric. "It is the blossoming of a rotten seed that took root in the Republican Party some time ago and has been nourished by treachery, poor political judgment, and cowardice," Sasse wrote. 16 For a modern ethnologic example, see Smolderen, this volume. This was part of the larger line of product sold under the Mount Vernon name. Today, the food industry promotes glandless cotton varieties. In : Alfaro C. & Karali L. Bender Jørgensen L. 1992 – North European Textiles until AD 1000. (Ed. The book can be found in Mugar Library, call number CC107 .F53 2011.. Flatman, Joe. Valencia, Universitat de València : 67-72. Close this message to … 2008 – Roman Cotton Revisited. D Zlonis There, a spouted basin is set into a plastered platform; as the grapes were pressed within the basin, the juice ran into the collecting vessels placed on the floor below. It is nonetheless crucial to base our understanding of cotton on a sound appreciation of its complete chaîne opératoire10. Skip to main content Accessibility help We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. and 500 C.E. Chez nous, il vit plusieurs années pendant lesquelles il fournit du coton7" (Ibn al-’Awwām, Kitāb al-filāḥa 2.22, ed. Fresh ways of thinking about the roles of plants in ancient society has highlighted the relevance of palaeobotany not just for studies of subsistence but also for issues such as status, identity, and ritual. Landscape and land use in postglacial Greece, Chemical dietary reconstruction of Greco-Roman mummies at Egypt’s Dakhleh oasis, Journal of the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities, Faecal biomarker and archaeobotanical analyses of sediments from a public latrine shed new light on ruralisation in Sagalassos, Turkey, Access to luxury foods in central Europe during the Roman period: the archaeobotanical evidence. In : Badal E. Distinguishing archaeological remains that relate to cosmetics from medicinal ones is tricky as the same small phials and utensils were used for both (Olson, 2009). (Voyageurs ; 22). Two important works in this issue focus on these regions and show the social history of cotton and the major changes that took place in its production during the 20. century (Seignobos, Smolderen, this volume). (Ed. The second New World species, , from South America (Peru), is known as “Egyptian cotton”, characterised by its extra-long fibres and today produced in Egypt, . P This ensures sufficient samples for producing statistically significant results as well as for applying a range of relevant analytical techniques to answer the research questions of the project. In our opinion, this approach is ill suited to cotton, as cotton fibres act similarly as short-staple wool. . P Research specialisms and facilities Zooarchaeology Laboratory. The characteristics of the S-spun cottons at Berenike, leaving spin direction aside, do not enable us to make a clear choice at present. The articles gathered in this volume will illustrate the key position of cotton in the industrial and economic lives of past populations, from 1st millennium BCE Mesopotamia to colonial Sub-Saharan Africa. In north-eastern Africa and Arabia, cotton was likely a perennial shrub or tree, and the oasis environment seems to constitute an effective agrosystems to host this new tropical crop, . Charring can enhance the visibility of these radially elongated cells and allow the identification of broken archaeological specimens, although confusion with baobab seed coat fragments is possible in regions where both species exist, . The medieval period saw the expansion of cotton in the greater Mediterranean (Bouchaud 2015, Mazzaoui 1981) and, most significantly, in Western Africa (Champion & Fuller 2019) where its traditional cultivation is still (barely) visible today. ), Fleeting Identities. (Ed. Present-day varieties grow 25 cm to over 2 m high, depending on cultivation methods. 26As many archaeological textiles, cotton fabrics are most often discovered within funerary contexts. Olofsson I., Andersson Strand E. & Nosch M.-L. 2015 – Experimental testing of Bronze Age textile tools. 3), represent a lack of knowledge, wilful ignorance in the name of spectacular composition, or represent a mythical landscape? Two important works in this issue focus on these regions and show the social history of cotton and the major changes that took place in its production during the 20th century (Seignobos, Smolderen, this volume). The various trajectories of cotton products, raw and processed seeds and fibres, are relevant markers of the circulation of knowledge, goods and people. 2003 – Bronze Age textiles from the North Caucasus: new evidence of fourth millennium BC fibres and fabrics. (Ed. Our objective was to review the current state of our knowledge on the domestication, the emergence and the diffusion of the cotton plant and its various products – fibres, seeds, oil, textiles, etc. The shortest trichomes or “fuzz” (2–7 mm long) are more difficult to remove (Figure 4) and are used today as cotton wool, . Neither archaeobotanical and textile remains nor spinning direction are, in themselves, sufficient arguments to determine the origin of cotton. Therefore, we easily understand that most of the archaeological discoveries of cotton textiles have been made in hyper-arid climatic conditions. Leroi-Gourhan A. Megaloudi Vilija Permaite. Furthermore, cotton wood anatomy is well known and could be easily identified (Bouchaud et al. This research has shown great potential, but such a rigorous approach remains to be tested on Old World cottons. Incidental references to flowers can be gleaned from many other types of Greek and Roman texts, including drama, poetry, and history. (Ed. Kushite World. When seeds are fragmented, a small button-like structure (funicular “cap”), corresponding to the diverting point of vascular tissues irrigating the ovule (chalaza), can be observed on the internal surface of the seed coat, . We also thank our colleagues who presented their work during the cotton conference in 2017 and dedicated their time and efforts to the present volume. Hofman Each of these parameters can vary depending on textile traditions, and their combination forms a sort of “identity card” for the local production. Cotton seeds are rich in oil and protein, but naturally secrete a substance called gossypol, present in roots, stems, leaves and bracts too, which is toxic to humans and non-ruminant animals. Williams Regarding cotton, agricultural accounts are particularly valuable, as they detail the day-to-day activities and the output of cotton-producing regions such as the oases of Kharga and Dakhla in the western Egyptian desert (Bagnall 2008, see also Gradel et al. . Becoming an Archaeologist: A Guide to Professional Pathways.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. BCE onwards, several Greek texts indicate that Indian cotton was known and traded in the Mediterranean, suggesting its introduction at Bahrain (Persian Gulf) (Theophrastus, Historia Plantarum 4.4.8, ed. 2008, Suttie 2004: 168). Another wave of cotton domestication and diffusion can be dated to the first half of the 1st millennium BCE, notably attested in Mesopotamia (Alvarez-Mon 2010, Muthukumaran 2016). Gorham The cotton plant is a perennial small tree but has been progressively domesticated and selected to be grown as a pseudo-annual shrub (Figures 1, 2 and 3). Orsenna E. 2006 – Voyage au pays du coton. Evans A. Trolinder E.L. 2009 – Genetic engineering of cotton. The hypothesis of the presence of both species is particularly relevant in the Western Egyptian Oases, where very well-preserved textiles exhibit a high diversity of techniques and functions (Letellier-Willemin, this volume), in north-western Arabia, , and in the Levant (Shamir, this volume), which are regions connected to both Indian and African spheres. 37Beside the two direct sources for cotton production that are cotton archaeobotanical remains and textiles, over types of evidence can usefully complement our investigation. Sasse argues that once Donald Trump leaves office, the Republican Party will have a choice to either return to the values of the U.S. Constitution or "become a party of conspiracy theories." . Wendel J.F. . 19When the chronological and context parameters are clear, the remains of cotton plant found in archaeological situations are direct proof of the plant’s use. 21Cotton wood has yet to be recognised among the macro-botanical assemblages, which is quite surprising in the light of ethnographic and historical sources mentioning the use of stems as fuel in different contexts (see above). M 1999 – The origin and domestication of cotton. Il en est qui disent que le cotonnier aime un sol frais, quand on le sème en terrain non arrosé8” (Ibn al-’Awwām, Kitāb al-filāḥa 2.22, ed. Any given plant absorbs these isotopic elements from the substrate while growing, and their ratio is preserved in archaeological remains. Recovery rates of archaeobotanical evidence depend on both the strategy of the excavation and the environmental conditions of the site (Box 1). 5, l997 Beyond Neivtonian Thinking - Tovvards a Non-linear Archaeology 57 sual archaeology, in many cases, can be con- theory, although there are others that stand in sidered as ahistorical, the post-processualists opposition to it. M 2003 – Polyploidy and the evolutionary history of cotton. Yucca, Agave, Opuntia, Cucurbita spp.) Clapham A. Comparing this data to other types of sources coming from multiple contexts would be essential to reach a more complete understanding of the role played by cotton fibres in the whole textile industry. 6Despite the misleading Latin name of Gossypium herbaceum and G. arboreum, which can lead to confusion about their morphology (see in particular the abusive shortcut proposed by Trombert 1996), the two species are in fact similar. The Palace of Minos at Knossos, vol. All these questions must be addressed to truly assess the significance of a given text in the global history of cotton. Download PDF. The validity of the theory can be fully ... and predominant on the process we propose. It is worth mentioning a few further specific examples to illustrate the significant roles plants played in ancient economy and society and the extent to which desirable species travelled around the Mediterranean. After spinning, cotton threads can be left in their natural state or dyed. Rome, Instituto italiano per il medio ed estremo oriente : 205-227. . Isotopic evidence for long-distance mammal procurement, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA. Regular interaction with the Olympian deities did not require the consumption of any kind of mind-altering substance, relying instead on prayers, festivals, and sacrifices. Cardon D. 2003 – Le monde des teintures naturelles. If the question of domestication has long dominated the debate, the papers presented during the conference showed the extraordinary influence of past cotton cultivation in the transformation of the landscape, agricultural calendar, trade patterns and clothing habits. Although flowers are poorly represented in typical archaeobotanical assemblages, literary sources can fill out the picture of their uses in antiquity to a much greater degree. C Bouchaud C., Clapham A., Newton C., Tallet G. & Thanheiser U. It is also important to note that the whole. Hadzi-Vallianou The continuation of our efforts will no doubt bring more results, deepening our understanding of cotton weaving techniques, widening our view of cotton use through the Old World, and unveiling interesting exchange and trading patterns. As time-consuming as their production was, textiles were submitted to a very long and demanding life: used and re-used, they generally finished their existence in rubbish dumps or in funerary contexts, where they could dress, hide or provide comfort to the body of the deceased, Along this process, several of the products created by the cotton textile, could potentially be exchanged or traded, and therefore integrate another industry (e.g. Published data, papers presented during the 2017 cotton conference, and the present articles broadly define the following chronological and spatial dispersal (, ). Some scholars believe that ergot (Claviceps purpurea), a parasite that grows on cereals, was added to wine to give believers a more intense experience of religious awe (Wasson et al., 1978). . Cotton belongs to the Malvaceae family and the genus. Theory and Practice in Archaeology- Ian Hodder. R Sr) in plants, herbivores and humans consuming animals and plant products. This type of setting creates a specific documentary situation: the textile assemblage found in a single grave is not representative of every-day life and consumption but is the result of a conscious selection operated during the funeral. Skip to main content Accessibility help We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. & Bajon C. 2006 – Le Monde Des Fibres. Cham, Springer International Publishing : 380-426. Resins and gums were as popular as scented oil in antiquity. Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop for African Archaeobotan. Study in progress (P. Dal-Prà), For the basics of textiles analyses and recording, see Andersson Strand, Beside the specificities induced by the use of cotton fibres, the textiles do not greatly differ from the rest of the contemporary textile production. . For clarity’s sake twist direction is designated by letters, either Z or S: the central stroke of the letter corresponds to the direction in which the fibres making up the yarn have been twisted (Figure 10). The cotton plant is a perennial small tree but has been progressively domesticated and selected to be grown as a pseudo-annual shrub (, ). Proceedings of the 11th International Conference for Meroitic Studies. . Texts are hugely important in filling in the details about materia medica in the Classical world, but archaeology and iconography again provide complementary evidence. (Ed. (Ed. Ruck (Ed. In Hejaz, Egypt, Ascalon, Basra (…) it reaches the proportions of a fig tree. Only the comparison of costume imagery with a well-known body of preserved archaeological textiles can allow the formulation of such hypothesis (. Potentially dated to the same periods, other archaeological evidence of cotton from surrounding regions, such as Jordan, (see criticisms in Clapham & Rowley-Conwy 2009: 249, Fuller 2015: 14, Bouchaud, . J He states that olive oil must be less than a year old to be used and explains how it needs to be treated with an astringent substance to prepare it for the addition of scents (Theophrastus, IV). Jo Day, Botany meets archaeology: people and plants in the past, Journal of Experimental Botany, Volume 64, Issue 18, December 2013, Pages 5805–5816, https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ert068. In this respect, they differ from the American species, in particular, , which is more water-intensive and less resistant to pest attacks. Contemporary and Historical Archaeology in Theory. Hygroscopic in nature, they are also heavily influenced by the presence of water. Indeed, how can we securely identify a garment made of cotton – a specific fibre – in an image? Los Angeles, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, University of California. Butrica Moody Washington D.C., Cotton Advisory Committee. Much like today, flowers per se do not seem to have been especially important as foodstuffs in the Mediterranean, and indeed the fruits of many plants are tastier and more beneficial to humans from a calorific perspective. environmental archaeology principles and practice Nov 26, 2020 Posted By Ry?tar? The debate over the spin-direction of cotton textiles and their alleged origin is a case in point. A Manual for Practitioners in the Tropics. Elsewhere, most of the findings are preserved because of charring/burning activities. The majority of people in the ancient world, however, only ate meat on special occasions such as after sacrifices; vegetables, fruits, pulses, grains, and olive oil provided the bulk of calories (Megaloudi, 2006). 15.20), or through irrigation devices, as mentioned by several Arab agronomists (Abū l-Ḫayr, Ibn Baṣṣāl, and Ibn Luyūn, see detailed descriptions in Ducène, this volume). They clothe and protect our bodies from birth to death, surround us in comfort throughout our environment, provide countless ways to wrap goods, and are an integral part of our transportation modes. , a very productive species native to Mesoamerica. Journal of Archaeological Science 39 : 791-807. An internal observer sees it as an expanding universe, while an outside observer (such as us) sees it as a black hole. . Together, we can address new questions: What was the value of cotton? L.) in Egypt and Nubia with special reference to Qasr Ibrim, Egyptian Nubia. The practice of taking casts where plant roots once pierced the soil has reached its fullest potential at the site of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in ad 79. walnuts (Juglans regia) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum)] and this wider availability is mirrored by their appearance in a wider range of civilian archaeological contexts as luxuries became daily foodstuffs (Bakels and Jacomet, 2003). Berkeley and Los Angeles, The University of California Press. Abdel-Maksoud Vienna, Verein der Förderer der Sudanforschun : 33-60. In : Fairbairn A. READ PAPER. Beaumont L 2011: 305, 311-312, Table 1). For examples of textile reuse in funerary context, see for example Bergman 1975. One of the most important uses for flowers in the ancient world was in the manufacture of perfume, a process about which a surprising amount of information is known. ). 9In line with our contemporary perception of cotton as a highly water-intensive crop, ancient texts report the importance of a good water supply, either through rainfall, as described by Strabo for India (Geo. . Betts A., Van Der Borg K., De Jong A., McClintock C. & Van Strydonck M. 1994 – Early Cotton in North Arabia. Under the outermost layers of the seed coat, an inner layer of palisade cells, perpendicular to the seed coat, can be observed. Anatolian Studies 50 : 171-185. played an important role in the diet of the prehistoric peoples of the American southwest (Reinhard and Bryant, 1992). In pre-industrial societies, spinning was mostly done by hand with the help of a rudimentary tool: the spindle and its spindle whorl (Barber 1992: 39-77). D J Kyoto: Research Institute for Humanity and Nature : 1-26. According to Ibn Bassal, the soil that, in Spain, is suitable for cotton is rough and arid soil; in both types of soil, the cotton product is early and of great benefit, and it never lags behind in its time (of maturity). . In sum: spin direction can be a useful tool in the argument about textile origins, but must be applied with great caution and only when the wider context is well known. Kitāb al-Filāḥa, Le Livre de l’Agriculture. De Vos In contrast, the epic of Gilgamesh records the hero’s trip to the bottom of the sea to collect a magical thorny plant that will make him young again – just one example of the occurrence in ancient mythologies of plants with special powers. Vegetation History and Archaeobotany 19 : 479-494. 2012). (Ed. Their condition is also dependent of their proximity with the body of the deceased: body fluids and different material used during the burial rites can destroy the fibre or make the fabric stiff and matted together (Landi 1998: 33-34). Depending on their genre and on the identity and purpose of their authors, ancient texts are quite prolix about the textile production of their time: poetry, prose, economic, technical and legal documents paint a vivid image of a busy corpora of ordinary and noble people, master craftsmen, women, children, and tradesperson engaged in textile production, as well as set models of behaviour towards clothing and textile use in general (Harlow & Nosch 2014: 14-16)20. 2007 – Medieval cotton and wheat finds in the Middle Niger Delta (Mali). Marinova For the S-spun cottons there are two possible sources: on the Upper Nile in Lower Nubia (Wild & Wild 2014, Yvanez & Wozniak, this volume) and in the oases of Egypt’s Western Desert (Bagnall 2008, Livingstone 2007, Livingstone 2009, Letellier-Willemin, this volume), where the local industry may be derived from Nubia anyway (Clapham & Rowley-Conwy 2009: 252-253). 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