Advancing Archaeobotanical Methods: Morphometry, Bayesian Analysis and AMS Dating of Rose Prickles from Monteagudo Almunia, Spain (12th Century-Present)
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Archaeological analysis of rose prickles from a Spanish garden reveals the continued cultivation of West Asian species like Rosa moschata and Rosa foetida, showcasing medieval Islamic horticulture's impact.
Area Of Science
- Archaeobotany
- Horticultural History
- Medieval Islamic Gardens
Background
- Limited understanding of medieval Islamic garden flora.
- Focus on rose cultivation at 12th-century Almunia del Castillejo de Monteagudo in al-Andalus, Spain.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate rose cultivation in medieval Islamic gardens using archaeological evidence.
- To identify rose species present at the Almunia del Castillejo de Monteagudo site.
Main Methods
- Morphometric analysis of rose prickle remains.
- Bayesian hypothesis testing for statistical comparison with reference collections.
- Radiocarbon dating of archaeological finds.
Main Results
- Identification of two prickle morphotypes: Rosa moschata and Rosa foetida complex.
- Confirmation of these species as West Asian introductions.
- Demonstration of morphometric parameters' diagnostic value for identifying archaeological rose remains.
Conclusions
- Post-medieval prickles suggest continuity of medieval Islamic rose cultivation.
- Al-Andalus gardens played a role in disseminating West Asian rose diversity.
- Highlights the enduring influence of medieval Islamic horticulture on the Iberian Peninsula.
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