El desarrollo de las investigaciones arqueozoológicas en Nicaragua y su aporte al estudio de las interacciones hombre-fauna

Abstract

Archaeological investigations in Nicaragua have focused on explaining the settlement of the lower region of Central America and exposing the cultural relationships of these human groups between northern Mesoamerica and the southern part of the American continent. This article discusses the contribution of archaeozoological research in Nicaragua, the current state of research and its future. Likewise, the methodological and theoretical postulates applied in Nicaraguan archeology and in particular the archaeofaunistic investigations carried out are discussed. Considering that the Nicaraguan territory is located in a tropical zone, it is made up of a rich fauna, plant and geographical biodiversity, which was an ideal setting for the development of complex societies over time, capable of taking advantage of the natural resources of the region and integrate them into their daily cultural practices.