A wide-ranging study on theories and research of the Mousterian in Europe written by Marcel Otte, and a series of regional studies written in collaboration with other specialists in the field. Includes general essays on theories, research techniques, Palaeolithic material culture, subsistence, man and his lifestyle; regional studies focus in particular on Kazakhstan, Siberia, Turkey and Belgium. One English paper, others in French.
A wide-ranging study on theories and research of the Mousterian in Europe written by Marcel Otte, and a series of regional studies written in collabor...
The long Palaeolithic sequence of Karain (Antalya, Turkey) began around 500,000 years ago and continued until the final Palaeolithic around 10,000 BC. This volume presents all the cultural and technical variations during this immense period, situated in a context which joins Africa, Asia, and Europe. In brief, the assemblage of tools appears to belong to Asian traditions; no Acheulian bifaces were observed. The earlier half of the sequence (stages 9 and 10) corresponds to centripetal industries with thick flakes and with denticulates and racloirs, classified as 'Proto-Charentian'. 'Modern...
The long Palaeolithic sequence of Karain (Antalya, Turkey) began around 500,000 years ago and continued until the final Palaeolithic around 10,000 BC....
