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This paper presents the results of the spatial analysis of finds from the lower levels (complex E3 and levels E2 and E1) at the Mousterian site of Mujina pećina, Croatia. The horizontal spatial distribution of finds from level D2 is also included here since it contains the remains of two Mousterian hearths, which makes this level significant for the comparison with the lower levels. To increase the possibility of comparison of all levels at the site, particular segments of vertical dispersal of finds are also presented in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper reports on the activities and preliminary results of archaeological research of Middle Palaeolithic sites in Dalmatia and geological research consisting of drilling at potential sites. The activities were carried out within the framework of the second and third years of the research project Late Mousterian in the Eastern Adriatic - towards understanding of late Neanderthals' identity and their demise, funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. The fieldwork mostly focused on the continuation of excavation at Velika pećina in Kličevica and research at underwater Palaeolithic site of Kaštel Štafilić - Resnik, in addition to the test excavation of a site in the hinterland of Kaštela (Giljanovići/ Karanušići) and geological drillings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper reports on the first year of research on the project Late Mousterian in the eastern Adriatic - towards understanding of late Neanderthals’ identity and their demise, financed by the Croatian Science Foundation. Trial excavations were carried out in the Matetina pećina cave near Kaštela, field survey was conducted in the hinterland of Kaštela, and the investigations continued in Velika pećina cave in Kličevica and at the underwater Palaeolithic site of Kaštel Štafilić. New methods introduced within the project included documentation with 3D photography and investigation by Electrical Resistance Tomography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]