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Fuel exploitation among Neanderthals based on the anthracological record from Abric Romaní (Capellades, NE Spain).
- Source :
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Quaternary International . Feb2017 Part A, Vol. 431, p6-15. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Fuel is a basic resource enabling energy production, and its exploitation was a major activity in Neanderthal daily life. In this work we present charcoal results obtained from the Abric Romaní site in order to evaluate fuel use among the human groups occupying this rock shelter from 40 to 70 ka BP. The Abric Romaní, a Middle Palaeolithic site, has yielded evidence of a well-preserved sequence of Neanderthal occupations. The results of this taxonomic and taphonomic study have allowed us to characterise the charcoal assemblage as mainly comprising Pinus sylvestris type. This assemblage gives us an understanding of Neanderthal fuel acquisition strategies, mobility and occupation patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RESOURCE exploitation
*CHARCOAL
*ENERGY consumption
*CAVES
ABRIC Romani Site
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10406182
- Volume :
- 431
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Quaternary International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121972834
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quaint.2015.12.046