Examining the effect of post-depositional processes on the preservation and identification of stone tool residues from temperate environments: An experimental approach.

ABSTRACT: Studying taphonomy is crucial for understanding how post-depositional processes impact archaeological remains. This knowledge is pivotal for accurately interpreting the archaeological record. Although taphonomy has a long tradition in archaeology, it is less developed in the analysis of stone tool residues compared to other subdisciplines. To address this gap, our study aims to further develop our understanding of the preservation potential of stone tool residues in temperate environments through actualist experiments. To achieve this, we develop a multidimensional experimental program that features the first biweekly monitoring of weathering processes on residues over a one-year cycle, aiming to understand the short-term effects of weathering immediately after tool discard. Additionally,

SUBMITTER: Cnuts D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11493299 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature