For over half of a century, ethnoarchaeology has served as an important analytical tool in the
development of archaeological theory and the interpretation of human culture. In recent …

Tropical forests have been an important human habitat and played a significant role in early
human dispersal and evolution. Likewise, the use of fire, besides being one of the …

The organisation and use of space in domestic contexts remain challenging areas of
investigation for archaeology due to the complexity and range of site formation and post …

This paper deals with the ethnoarchaeological analysis of the spatial pattern of artefacts and
ecofacts within two traditional pastoral huts (a dwelling and a seasonal dairy) in the uplands …

Understanding the organisation of domestic space and activity areas is crucial for
reconstructing the daily lives of household members. The identification of activity areas …

This study investigates the stratigraphical sequence of Cocina Cave (Spain) employing and
testing for the first time the capability of rare earth elements as markers of human activities in …

Sound is a crucial component of the human communicative toolkit; however, as a topic of
research, it has been relatively neglected in archaeological method and theory. We propose …

Several taphonomic factors influence the composition of the palynological record especially
in archaeological deposits, where human activities alter the representation of taxa. Spatial …

Hunter-gatherer societies have distinct social perceptions and practices which are
expressed in unique use of space and material deposition patterns. However, the …

Chemical residues preserved in floors can be considered anthropic activity markers. In fact,
residues are strictly related to the activities performed and reflect their spatial distribution …