This study presents patterns of flint acquisition and exploitation, observed through a large-
scale study of the lithic assemblages from the Middle Pleistocene Acheulo-Yabrudian …

Studying lithic raw material sourcing, processing and distribution is helpful when trying to
reconstruct the territory, ecology, and cultural practices of Neanderthal groups. The use of …

We develop a study protocol to efficiently and accurately identify the raw material categories
constituting the lithic assemblages at Umhlatuzana rockshelter, South Africa. We combine …

In studies of flaked stone tools, the “quality” of lithic raw material has often been assessed
from a viewpoint of its suitability to lithic production, and several studies examined such raw …

In SW Asia, chert procurement studies have received increasing attention in the last two
decades. However, studies on chert availability and procurement are often focused on …

The Late Lower Paleolithic of the Levant is a significant stage in human prehistory,
characterized by changes in subsistence, technology and social structure, most likely …

This study explores the multi-stage specialized production of long and standard Canaanean
flint blades for composite sickles in light of recent findings from the Early Bronze Age …

O Calvero de la Higuera é uma colina cársica situada em Pinilla del Valle, no Vale do rio
Lozoya na Serra de Guadarrama,(Madrid, Espanha). Entre o MIS6 e MIS3, grupos …