Microwear (use-wear) analysis is a powerful method for identifying tool use that
archaeologists and anthropologists employ to determine the activities undertaken by both …

Since its inception, archaeology has traditionally focused exclusively on humans and our
direct ancestors. However, recent years have seen archaeological techniques applied to …

Intentionally produced sharp-edged stone flakes and flaked pieces are our primary evidence
for the emergence of technology in our lineage. This evidence is used to decipher the …

The habitual consumption of large-animal resources (eg, similar sized or larger than the
consumer) separates human and nonhuman primate behavior. Flaked stone tool use …

The archaeological record offers insights into our evolutionary past by revealing ancient
behaviour through stone and fossil remains. Percussive foraging is suggested to be …

When and how human ancestors first used tools remains unknown, despite intense research
into the origins of technology. It has been hypothesized that the evolutionary roots of stone …

Geographic information system (GIS) is designed to generate maps, manage spatial
datasets, perform sophisticated “what if” spatial analyses, visualize multiple spatial datasets …

In this paper, we present pounded objects from excavations at HWK EE and EF-HR, which
are studied from macro and microscopic perspectives. Analysis of HWK EE revealed one of …

The article presents an original analysis which combines use-wear, 3D modelling and
spatial analyses to experimental archaeology in order to investigate Early Upper …

Recovering evidence of past human activities enables us to recreate behaviour where direct
observations are missing. Here, we apply archaeological methods to further investigate …