Tag Archives: Scraper

Bechar / Algeria: Aterian Artifacts and their functional meaning

Posted on 01/22/2012 by Katzman

These are some “Aterian” artifacts from the Algerian Sahara showing the variability of a random sample. The morphological continuum of Aterian tools ranges from pointed and elongated triangular forms to rounded and squat blunt forms, as demonstrated in this post. … Continue reading →

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Simple Endscrapers from the Natufian at Nahal Oren

Posted on 07/29/2011 by Katzman

The site of Nahal Oren is located in an ecotone at the foot of the western escarpment of Mt. Carmel, Israel within the Mediterranean climatic zone. The different ecological micro-habitats include the hills (up to 200 m) to the east, … Continue reading →

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Middle Paleolithic Points from France

Posted on 04/02/2011 by Katzman

 There are three established methods to look on an artifact:  The typological Method The chaine operatoire Approach Microwear analysis A Mousterian point is typologically defined by a triangular flake with the presence of a retouch on one or two sides … Continue reading →

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Limace found in 1873

Posted on 01/18/2011 by Katzman

This Limace was already found in 1873 in the Charente, together with other Quina material and is displayed here together with Limaces, which are shown in Henri Martins 1923 publication: Recherches sur l’évolution du Moustérien dans le gisement de la … Continue reading →

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