During the 7th millennium cal BC, Mesolithic assemblages record a major change throughout the entire European continent. This change took place in a very rapid manner. The aim of this paper is to determine possible origins of this phenomenon and to define the chronological stages of its spread. Critical examination of the radiocarbon dates and...
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September 13, 2010 (v1)Conference paperUploaded on: December 4, 2022
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September 13, 2010 (v1)Conference paper
This paper presents an overview of the knapping techniques of the Second Mesolithic during the 7th and 6th millennium in Western Europe. This period is indeed characterised by the emergence of new armatures-the trapezes-and of new techniques of prismatic blade production that show discontinuation from the preceding technical traditions....
Uploaded on: December 4, 2022