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Source provenance of obsidian artifacts from the Early Stone Age (ESA) site of Melka Konture, Ethiopia

Authors :
Negash, Agazi
Steven Shackley, M.
Alene, Mulugeta
Source :
Journal of Archaeological Science. Dec2006, Vol. 33 Issue 12, p1647-1650. 4p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Abstract: The source provenance of 10 Early Stone Age artifacts from the localities in Melka Konture has been determined by EDXRF. Results show that the early to mid-Pleistocene makers of the artifacts derived the raw material from a source located in their proximity, supporting the previously proposed short distance transport of raw material for the time period. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03054403
Volume :
33
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Archaeological Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22593216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.11.001