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First identification of a Neanderthal bone spear point through an interdisciplinary analysis at Abric Romaní (NE Iberian Peninsula)

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    Identifier:  imarina:9379309
    Authors:  Mateo-Lomba, Paula; Olle, Andreu; Fernandez-Marchena, Juan Luis; Saladie, Palmira; Marin, Juan; Chacon, M Gema; Vallverdu, Josep; Caceres, Isabel
    Abstract:
    Osseous industry has been observed at an increasing number of Neanderthal sites. Bone fragments were used for practical purposes, and a range of bone shaping techniques were employed. The variability of bone tools observed in different assemblages reflects considerable functional diversity. However, no bone spear points have been reported from these contexts. A comprehensive analysis of a bone spear point from the Middle Palaeolithic site of Abric Roman & iacute; (Barcelona, Spain) is presented. Through an interdisciplinary, multi-technique, and multi-scale approach combining technology, taphonomy, and functional analysis, compelling evidence for manufacture, use, and hafting was uncovered. The specimen exhibits clear signs of intentional knapping. The presence of microscopic linear impact marks, an impact fracture at the tip and potential internal stress fractures indicate its use as a spear. Furthermore, the observed wear pattern and a morphological adjustment of the trabecular tissue support the hafting hypothesis. Abric Roman & iacute; contributes to our understanding of Neanderthal hunting behaviour and the significance of composite bone tools in their technological repertoire 50,000 years ago. This discovery highlights the flexibility and adaptability of Neanderthal technology, providing evidence of bone technology that is sometimes obscured in the archaeological record and offering valuable insights into their hunting strategies during the Middle Palaeolithic.
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    Link to the original source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-67817-w
    APA: Mateo-Lomba, Paula; Olle, Andreu; Fernandez-Marchena, Juan Luis; Saladie, Palmira; Marin, Juan; Chacon, M Gema; Vallverdu, Josep; Caceres, Isabel (2024). First identification of a Neanderthal bone spear point through an interdisciplinary analysis at Abric Romaní (NE Iberian Peninsula). Scientific Reports, 14(1), 19160-. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67817-w
    Paper original source: Scientific Reports. 14 (1): 19160-
    Article's DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67817-w
    Journal publication year: 2024
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Paper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Record's date: 2025-02-18
    URV's Author/s: Cáceres Cuello de Oro, Isabel / Chacón Navarro, María Gema / Mateo Lomba, Paula / Ollé Cañellas, Andreu / Saladié Ballesté, Palmira / Vallverdú Poch, Josep
    Department: Història i Història de l'Art
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
    Author, as appears in the article.: Mateo-Lomba, Paula; Olle, Andreu; Fernandez-Marchena, Juan Luis; Saladie, Palmira; Marin, Juan; Chacon, M Gema; Vallverdu, Josep; Caceres, Isabel
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Thematic Areas: Astronomia / física, Biodiversidade, Biotecnología, Ciência da computação, Ciência de alimentos, Ciências agrárias i, Ciências ambientais, Ciências biológicas i, Ciências biológicas ii, Ciências biológicas iii, Economia, Educação, Educação física, Enfermagem, Engenharias ii, Engenharias iii, Engenharias iv, Farmacia, Geociências, Geografía, Interdisciplinar, Letras / linguística, Matemática / probabilidade e estatística, Materiais, Medicina i, Medicina ii, Medicina iii, Medicina veterinaria, Multidisciplinary, Multidisciplinary sciences, Nutrição, Odontología, Psicología, Química, Saúde coletiva, Zootecnia / recursos pesqueiros
    Author's mail: andreu.olle@urv.cat, isabel.caceres@urv.cat, mariagema.chacon@urv.cat, palmira.saladie@urv.cat, paula.mateo@estudiants.urv.cat, josep.vallverdup@urv.cat
  • Keywords:

    Animals
    Archaeology
    Bone and bones
    Computed-tomography
    Fossils
    History
    ancient
    Hominid
    Humans
    Macrofracture
    Middle paleolithic site
    Neanderthals
    Open-air site
    Percussion
    Retoucher
    Spain
    Technology
    Tools
    Use-wear
    Multidisciplinary
    Multidisciplinary Sciences
    Astronomia / física
    Biodiversidade
    Biotecnología
    Ciência da computação
    Ciência de alimentos
    Ciências agrárias i
    Ciências ambientais
    Ciências biológicas i
    Ciências biológicas ii
    Ciências biológicas iii
    Economia
    Educação
    Educação física
    Enfermagem
    Engenharias ii
    Engenharias iii
    Engenharias iv
    Farmacia
    Geociências
    Geografía
    Interdisciplinar
    Letras / linguística
    Matemática / probabilidade e estatística
    Materiais
    Medicina i
    Medicina ii
    Medicina iii
    Medicina veterinaria
    Nutrição
    Odontología
    Psicología
    Química
    Saúde coletiva
    Zootecnia / recursos pesqueiros
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