Evidence of fishing is rare at most Late Chalcolithic sites in the southern Levant, reflecting the region's economy and preferences. The minimal incorporation of fish into the diet is striking especially as some sites are near the Mediterranean Sea, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, the Hula swamps, and perennial streams. This article discusses the appearance of copper fishhooks, suggesting that these endorsed special significances beyond mere fishing gear and were not exclusively utilitarian items. These suggest that despite changing economic strategies and the limited representation in the archaeological record, fish and fishing still played a dietary role.

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垂钓求生：黎凡特南部的晚石器时代的鱼和鱼钩的稀有性以及铜鱼钩的重要性

在黎凡特南部的大多数晚石器时代遗址，捕鱼的证据很少，这反映了该地区的经济和偏好。尤其是在一些地点靠近地中海，约旦河，加利利海，呼啦沼泽和常年溪流的地方，将鱼类纳入饮食的最低限度引人注目。本文讨论了铜鱼钩的外观，表明这些鱼不仅具有渔具，而且具有特殊的意义，而并非仅是功利性物品。这些表明，尽管改变了经济策略，并且在考古记录中的代表性有限，但是鱼类和渔业仍然在饮食方面起着作用。