Residue and microwear analyses of the stone artifacts from Schöningen

Stone artifacts from Schöningen 12 and 13 were examined microscopically to identify residues, wear, and manufacturing traces in order to clarify their possible anthropogenic origins and their function. We present evidence showing that the stone tools were used for working wood and hide and for cutti...

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Published in:Journal of human evolution 2015-12, Vol.89, p.298-308
Main Authors: Rots, Veerle, Hardy, Bruce L., Serangeli, Jordi, Conard, Nicholas J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Archaeology
Functional analysis
Germany
Hafting
Historic artifacts
Hominidae - psychology
Lower Paleolithic
Manufactured Materials
Prehistoric era
Stone
Stone Age
Tool use
Tool Use Behavior
Wear
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Summary:Stone artifacts from Schöningen 12 and 13 were examined microscopically to identify residues, wear, and manufacturing traces in order to clarify their possible anthropogenic origins and their function. We present evidence showing that the stone tools were used for working wood and hide and for cutting meat. The results from the use-wear and residue analyses proved complementary in several instances. Suggestive evidence of hafting was observed on a few pieces, which is particularly interesting given the identification of wooden hafts at the site. The positive results of this analysis demonstrate the efficacy and potential of these techniques for Lower Paleolithic sites such as Schöningen.
ISSN:0047-2484
1095-8606
DOI:10.1016/j.jhevol.2015.07.005