Electron Spin Resonance and Thermoluminescence dating of shells and sediments from Sambaqui (shell mound) Santa Marta II, Brazil

• Main Authors: LM Oliveira (Author), MB Gomes (Author), B Cortez (Author), MC D'Oca (Author), L Tranchina (Author), E Tomarchio (Author), A Parlato (Author), JFD Chubaci (Author), R Gennari (Author), RR Rocca6 (Author), F d'Errico (Author), S Sousa (Author), S Watanabe (Author), M Marrale (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Annals of Marine Science - Peertechz Publications, 2020-01-25.
• Subjects: Research Article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>In Tupi, the word Sambaqui means "mound of shells". These archaeological sites are cultural vestiges left by the prehistoric occupation of the Brazilian coast from five to six thousand years ago. Mollusks, fishes, and other marine edible foods were important for the survival of th...