Controlled experiments in lithic technology and function
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DOI: 10.1007/s12520-020-01059-5
Abstract: From the earliest manifestations of tool production, technologies have played a fundamental role in the acquisition of different resources and are representative of daily activities in the lives of ancient humans, such as hunting (stone-tipped… read more here.
Keywords: stone; controlled experiments; technology function; tool ... See more keywords
The use of bone retouchers in a Mousterian context of Discoid lithic technology
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DOI: 10.1007/s12520-020-01155-6
Abstract: Bone retouchers are an important behavioural marker in the definition of several Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic cultural complexes. However, their relationship with the assemblages of knapped stone artefacts is still to be investigated particularly… read more here.
Keywords: context discoid; discoid lithic; use bone; bone ... See more keywords
Homo sapiens lithic technology and microlithization in the South Asian rainforest at Kitulgala Beli-lena (c. 45 – 8,000 years ago)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273450
Abstract: Recent archaeological investigations in Sri Lanka have reported evidence for the exploitation and settlement of tropical rainforests by Homo sapiens since c. 48,000 BP. Information on technological approaches used by human populations in rainforest habitats… read more here.
Keywords: sapiens lithic; kitulgala beli; 000 years; lithic technology ... See more keywords