Unearthing fluctuating wealth inequality: household disparities at jÅmon and yayoi sites in southern kantÅ, japan
Auteur :
Nishimura, Yoko
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009406925
Date de publication :
31 janv. 2026
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element examines how archaeology can contribute to the investigation of ancient wealth disparities, using the JÅmon and Yayoi periods in Japan. Household wealth is estimated through pit dwelling floor area, with Gini coefficients calculated for each site. It highlights archaeology's ability to illuminate long-term economic transformations.