Animal remains of the medieval settlement near Brankovtsi village (Vidin Region, NW Bulgaria)
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2019, Vol 148, Issue
Abstract
A total of 9 taxa of 6 domestic forms and 3 wild species of animals have been identified, among them wild boar, red deer and roe deer. All finds are dated Middle Ages (10th – 13th century A. D.).
Authors and Affiliations
Zlatozar Boev
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