The Lithic Technology of the "Abdasan" and "Aougni N’Ourigh" Rock Shelters (Oukaïmeden Valley, High Atlas, Morocco)

  • Paloma de la Peña Evolutionary Studies Institute and School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies University of the Witwatersrand, PO Wits 2050, South Africa Paleosciences building, Nº1 Yale Road, Johannesburg, South Africa & Grupo de investigación en Geografía Física de Alta Montaña (GFAM). Spain
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CMPL.2014.v25.47341
Keywords: High Atlas, Lithic technology, Stratigraphical Unit, knapping method, Neolithic.

Abstract

The main technological strategies of the lithic material of Abadsan and Aougni N’Ourigh are presented. The knapping methods and the techniques are specifically described following a chaîne opératoire approach. Moreover, the main knapping objectives are pointed out. Finally, some functional insights are proposed following the macroscopic traces found.

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Published
2014-11-24
How to Cite
de la Peña P. (2014). The Lithic Technology of the "Abdasan" and "Aougni N’Ourigh" Rock Shelters (Oukaïmeden Valley, High Atlas, Morocco). Complutum, 25(2), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CMPL.2014.v25.47341
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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2014): Art, Landscape and Settlement in the Oukaïmeden Valley, (High Atlas)
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