What's behind the tell phenomenon? An archaeozoological approach of Eneolithic sites in Romania

► The Gumelniţa culture is characterized by the development of tell sites. ► This was accompanied by a greater diversity in the animal exploitation systems. ► Hunting played an important role for some Gumelniţa communities. ► Within large game or within domestic species, the favored species varied. ► Homogeneous and specialized pastoral practices were developed for sheep.