A Late Mesolithic Dwelling Structure at Remouchamps, Belgium

Gob, André; Jacques, Marie-Claire

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“…In Europe, geometric, schematic and abstract engravings were common on non-human bones and antlers, as well as painted on pebbles (e.g. Adan et al 1999;Bjerck 2008, 81;Campen et al 1983;Clark 1954;Gob & Jacques 1985;Jochim 1998;Karsten & Knarrström 2001;Lejeune 1984;Petersen 1973;Pluciennik 2008;Probst 1991;Skakun et al 2011;Takayama 1968;Velasco 1994). It is also likely that engravings were abundant on wooden objects, but it is only in exceptional cases that examples survive (e.g.…”

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An Engraved Human Bone from the Mesolithic–Neolithic Site of Lepenski Vir (Serbia)

Wallduck

Bello

2016

CAJ

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Post-mortem manipulations of the body were common at Mesolithic–Neolithic sites along the Danube River. During assessment of disarticulated human remains from Lepenski Vir, an unusual set of incisions (notches) were observed on the diaphysis of a human left radius along with a few cut-marks. Very few studies have attempted to distinguish clearly the characteristics of these modifications. All incisions were examined using a Scanning Electron Microscope and a Focus Variation Microscope that generated measurable three-dimensional digital models. Our results indicate that, on the basis of their micro-morphometric features, qualitative and quantitative distinctions can be made between cut-marks and notches, a methodology which can be applied to other engraved bones. Cut-marks, accidentally produced during flesh removal, were more irregular, longer, narrower and shallower than the notches. The notches, produced by a ‘nick and slice’ motion (pressure was applied to the bone, then the tool was pulled in one direction), were deliberately engraved. This engraved human bone is a rare example within a Prehistoric European context, possibly a form of notation, marking or counting a series of (important) events.

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An Engraved Human Bone from the Mesolithic–Neolithic Site of Lepenski Vir (Serbia)

Wallduck

Bello

2016

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Human behavior, space and activity. Methodological discussion on the spatial organization of camps by Mesolithic communities based on the Nieborowa I (Poland)

Boroń

Winiarska-Kabacińska

2023

L'Anthropologie

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Spatial organisation within the earliest evidence of post-built structures in Britain

Bates,

Milner,

Conneller

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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This paper explores tool-using activities undertaken in and around the earliest known evidence of post-built structures in Britain. Microwear results associated with at least three structures identified at the Early Mesolithic site of Star Carr, North Yorkshire, are examined as a means of identifying activity zones associated with the diverse stone tools used to process a variety of materials (e.g. wood, bone, antler, plant, hide, meat, fish). With 341 lithic artefacts analysed, this research represents the first microwear study focused on the post-built structures at Star Carr. A combination of spatial and microwear data has provided different scales of interpretation: from individual tool use to patterns of activity across the three structures. Different types of tool use observed have aided interpretations of possible activity areas where objects were produced and materials were processed. Zones of activity within one of the structures suggest that the working of some materials was more spatially restricted than others; even where there are high densities of flint deposition, spatial patterns in tool-using activity were observed. From this, it is interpreted that social norms and behaviours influenced the spatial organisation of different spaces. Our results demonstrate the importance of combining microwear analysis with GIS to explore function and variability in the use of Mesolithic structures—providing new insights into their role as social spaces.

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A Late Mesolithic Dwelling Structure at Remouchamps, Belgium

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An Engraved Human Bone from the Mesolithic–Neolithic Site of Lepenski Vir (Serbia)

An Engraved Human Bone from the Mesolithic–Neolithic Site of Lepenski Vir (Serbia)

Human behavior, space and activity. Methodological discussion on the spatial organization of camps by Mesolithic communities based on the Nieborowa I (Poland)

Spatial organisation within the earliest evidence of post-built structures in Britain

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