ANT100Y1 Lecture : Random Notes
11 Dec 2010
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23:33 mtdna evidence goes against the multiregional model modern humans derive from a 200 kya african population genetic material is most diverse within african populations. 8 base pair differences among extant populations (30 kya of development) New tool kits based on antler bone and wood. Deelopment of aurignacian tool tradition after 35 kya. Emergence of indirect percussion and pressure flaking techniques. Often involved indirect percussion/punch technique as well as pressure flaking/retouch. Tools: burin-a chisel-like tool used to cut, incise and shape materials like bone antler and wood. Eurasia: essentially blades that have been retouched and then hafted(placed in handles) one blunt edge. Served as spear barbs arrow points , small knives and scrapers. Attached to the spear with a bone or antler hook. Much of modern europe and canada covered in glaciers. Important: sea levels some 90 mtrs lower in places. Linked the uk with mainland europe and siberia with alaska www. notesolution. com.
