Cognitive tool categories in prehistoric quartz assemblages : The analysis of fracture patterns and use wear in a case study of Stone Age sites from Eastern Central Sweden.

Volume: 1
Published: Jan 1, 2009
Abstract
This paper presents a possible strategy for the identification of prehistoric cognitive quartz tool categories among flakes and flake fragments found on Stone Age sites. Use-wear and fracture pattern analysis of 543 artefacts from 21 Mesolithic and Neolithic Stone age sites in Eastern Central Sweden form the basis of the discussion. It is initially assumed that the type of fractures and formal qualities of flakes are decisive regarding which...
Paper Details
Title
Cognitive tool categories in prehistoric quartz assemblages : The analysis of fracture patterns and use wear in a case study of Stone Age sites from Eastern Central Sweden.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2009
Journal
Volume
1
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