ANTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Homo Heidelbergensis, Cranial Vault, Levallois Technique
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Chin as a result of shrinking face. Prominent mastoid process (boney protection behind the ear) Has many erectus features: large continous brow ridge, large face, thick skull, longer than wide, occipital torrus, no chin. More modern features: increased brain size, more rounded cranial vault, forehead starting to grow, reduced dentition. Large teeth decreased in size to avoid cavities, and decreased tool use of teeth. Behavior and culture: controlling re, took advantage of natural shelter, rst group to make simple shelter, simple tool use, mousterian tool use. Levallois technique: use of a prepared core to produce uniform akes, evidence of foresight and planning as well as abstract thought. Fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, eggs, sh, other marine life. Seasonal food: shows that they knew which food were abundant when. Evidence of hunting: spears found next to the remains of horses, the neanderthals. Mostly in caves, helped preserve their bones.
