Direct evidence of Neanderthal fibre technology and its cognitive and behavioral implications
Neanderthals are often considered as less technologically advanced than modern humans.
However, we typically only find faunal remains or stone tools at Paleolithic sites. Perishable …
However, we typically only find faunal remains or stone tools at Paleolithic sites. Perishable …
Neanderthal foraging in freshwater ecosystems: A reappraisal of the Middle Paleolithic archaeological fish record from continental Western Europe
The prevalence of large game found in association with Middle Paleolithic tools has
traditionally biased our ideas of Neanderthal subsistence practices. Studies document the …
traditionally biased our ideas of Neanderthal subsistence practices. Studies document the …
Relationships between fluvial evolution and karstification related to climatic, tectonic and eustatic forcing in temperate regions
This paper reviews the diversity of relationships between river evolution and karstogenesis.
It also underlines the fundamental role of numerical dating methods (eg cosmogenic …
It also underlines the fundamental role of numerical dating methods (eg cosmogenic …
Middle Pleistocene Homo behavior and culture at 140,000 to 120,000 years ago and interactions with Homo sapiens
Fossils of a Middle Pleistocene (MP) Homo within a well-defined archaeological context at
the open-air site of Nesher Ramla, Israel, shed light on MP Homo culture and behavior …
the open-air site of Nesher Ramla, Israel, shed light on MP Homo culture and behavior …
The Late Middle Palaeolithic occupation of Abri du Maras (Layer 1, Neronian, Southeast France): integrating lithic analyses, ZooMS and radiocarbon dating to …
The exact strategies and technologies underlying Neanderthal hunting events remain open
for debate with lithic points being sparse across the European Middle Palaeolithic. An …
for debate with lithic points being sparse across the European Middle Palaeolithic. An …
New evidence of Neandertal butchery traditions through the marrow extraction in southwestern Europe (MIS 5–3)
Long bone breakage for bone marrow recovery is a commonly observed practice in Middle
Palaeolithic contexts, regardless of the climatic conditions. While lithic technology is largely …
Palaeolithic contexts, regardless of the climatic conditions. While lithic technology is largely …
Multi-method dating reveals 200 ka of Middle Palaeolithic occupation at Maras rock shelter, Rhône Valley, France
The emergence of the Middle Palaeolithic, and its variability over time and space are key
questions in the field of prehistoric archaeology. Many sites have been documented in the …
questions in the field of prehistoric archaeology. Many sites have been documented in the …
Neanderthal selective hunting of reindeer? The case study of Abri du Maras (south-eastern France)
Monospecific exploitation of reindeer by Neanderthals is a common behaviour in the Upper
Pleistocene of Western Europe. However, reindeer-dominated assemblages have largely …
Pleistocene of Western Europe. However, reindeer-dominated assemblages have largely …
Neanderthal faunal exploitation and settlement dynamics at the Abri du Maras, level 5 (south-eastern France)
Over the past two decades, taphonomic and zooarchaeological studies have focused on
Neanderthal settlement patterns and subsistence strategies. The south-eastern margins of …
Neanderthal settlement patterns and subsistence strategies. The south-eastern margins of …
Late Neanderthal short-term and specialized occupations at the Abri du Maras (South-East France, level 4.1, MIS 3)
Level 4.1 from the Abri du Maras (Ardèche, France) is chronologically attributed to the
beginning of MIS 3 and is one example of late Neanderthal occupations in the southeast of …
beginning of MIS 3 and is one example of late Neanderthal occupations in the southeast of …