The evolution of Paleolithic stone tool technologies is characterized by gradual increase in
technical complexity along with changes in the composition of assemblages. In this respect …

The paper provides new data on the age and formation processes of Garba I (Melka
Kunture, Upper Awash, Ethiopia). The site, one of the largest handaxe accumulations of the …

Chopping tools/choppers provide one of the earliest and most persistent examples of stone
tools produced and used by early humans. These artifacts appeared for the first time~ 2.5 …

Lower Paleolithic bifaces are one of the most ubiquitous and persistent stone tools in
prehistory, proliferating from Africa through Eurasia from as early as 1.75 Mya and remaining …

Recycling behaviors are becoming increasingly recognized as important parts of the
production and use of stone tools in the Paleolithic. Yet, there are still no well-defined …

Flint tools exhibiting modified patinated surfaces (“double patina”, or post-patination flaked
items) provide a glimpse into Paleolithic lithic recycling, stone economy, and human …

While archeologists usually favor the study of large and diagnostic lithic artifacts, this study
illustrates the invaluable contribution of lithic microartifacts for interpreting hominin lifeways …

The life cycle of a successful technological innovation usually follows a well-known path: a
slow inception, gradual assimilation of the technology, an increase in its frequency up to a …

The nature of lithic morphological variability during the Acheulean is a much-debated topic,
especially in the late Acheulean of the Levant. To explore this issue, we present a 3D …

Hammerstones and anvils are among the oldest tools used by hominins to perform a variety
of tasks including knapping activities. The bipolar technique on anvil is well documented in …