ANTA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Paleo-Indians, Hammerstone, Beringia

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6 Oct 2013
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Upper paleolithic (~ 50,00 ya) tools: - aurignacian associated w/ anatomically modern humans. Gravettian characterized by denticulate tools -> small tooth like projections on cutting edge serrated edges more efficient for cutting. Solutrean bifacoally very thin tools, finely flaked all over surface , sometimes fand// - they were likely difficult to make. Magdalenian: includes elaborate use of microblades such as small boring tools for making holes in hide, there microliths could be set into wood or bone handles. Remains of a hut made of mammoth bones at mezin (in ukraine) - top was probably covered by animal skin. Characteristics of upper paleolithic more refined stone tools, especially blades. Larger more permanent habitation sites/ dwellings , long distance trade of raw. Increased use of raw materials other than stone, more varied diet. Earliest evidence of extensive use of birds and fish as game animals materials obsidian ( volcanic glass ) found 500km from its source area!

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