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Decoding “déjetés” flakes: Investigating the anatomical factors behind asymmetrical flake attributes

The primary emphasis of this study is placed on the “déjetés” flakes within the context of the Zagros Mousterian industry. The objective is to explore how various knapping gestures and positions of the upper limbs influence the attributes of these blanks. The hypothesis proposed establishes a potent...

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Published in:Anthropologie (Paris) 2023-09, Vol.127 (4), p.103197, Article 103197
Main Author: Beshkani, Amir
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Language:English
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Summary:The primary emphasis of this study is placed on the “déjetés” flakes within the context of the Zagros Mousterian industry. The objective is to explore how various knapping gestures and positions of the upper limbs influence the attributes of these blanks. The hypothesis proposed establishes a potential correlation between the more limited abduction range in Neanderthals, the altered direction of force applied during the impact, and the flakes that are released diagonally. L’accent principal de cette étude est mis sur les éclats déjetés dans le contexte de l’industrie moustérienne du Zagros. L’objectif est d’explorer comment différents gestes de taille et positions des membres supérieurs influencent les attributs de ces éclats. L’hypothèse proposée établit une corrélation potentielle entre la portée d’abduction plus limitée chez les Néandertaliens, la direction altérée de la force appliquée lors de l’impact, et les éclats qui sont libérés de manière diagonale.
ISSN:0003-5521
1873-5827
DOI:10.1016/j.anthro.2023.103197