Formalized reduction sequences from the site of Kerkhove, Belgium : new perspectives on early Mesolithic flint knapping

The refitting of eight Early Mesolithic artefact clusters yielded a detailed image of the flint knappingmethods applied at the site of Kerkhove (BE). Apart from apparent intra-site variability, the analysisrevealed a greater investment in core-shaping than is traditionally present in Early Mesolithicassemblages, combined with a clear preference for bladelet production organized fromalternatingly used, opposed striking platforms. Both elements, unprecedented to some extent inNorthwestern Europe, indicate continuity between Early Mesolithic technological traditions andthose of the preceding, Fin... Mehr ...