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Solving the puzzle of neanderthal occupations: a reassessment of temporal indicators of occupation duration

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    Identifier:  imarina:9446236
    Authors:  Lubrano, Valentina; Rufa, Anna; Blasco, Ruth; Rivals, Florent; Rosell, Jordi
    Abstract:
    The identification of the duration of Neanderthal occupations is a tricky topic by the palimpsest nature of archaeological assemblages. This study explores the challenges associated with distinguishing between long and short-term occupations, using qualitative and quantitative data from relevant archaeological sites in the Late Middle Palaeolithic in Spain and south-eastern France. We highlight the proposed occupation models and their specific characteristics, considering the heterogeneity of archaeological evidence and the limitations of current methodologies. The article offers a reassessment of the topic, critically analysing the current indicators used to determine the duration of Neanderthal occupations. Furthermore, we discuss the complexity in defining the concepts of short and long-term occupation, emphasising the need for a multidisciplinary approach to fully understand the complexity of the practices of the Late Neanderthals.
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    Link to the original source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12520-025-02163-0
    APA: Lubrano, Valentina; Rufa, Anna; Blasco, Ruth; Rivals, Florent; Rosell, Jordi (2025). Solving the puzzle of neanderthal occupations: a reassessment of temporal indicators of occupation duration. Archaeological And Anthropological Sciences, 17(3), 61-. DOI: 10.1007/s12520-025-02163-0
    Paper original source: Archaeological And Anthropological Sciences. 17 (3): 61-
    Article's DOI: 10.1007/s12520-025-02163-0
    Journal publication year: 2025
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Paper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Record's date: 2025-03-22
    URV's Author/s: Rivals, Florent Joseph Louis / Rosell Ardévol, Jordi
    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.: Lubrano, Valentina; Rufa, Anna; Blasco, Ruth; Rivals, Florent; Rosell, Jordi
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Thematic Areas: Anthropology, Antropología, Antropologia / arqueologia, Archaeology, Archeology, Archeology (arts and humanities), Ciencias humanas, Ciencias sociales, Geociências, Geosciences, multidisciplinary, Historia
    Author's mail: jordi.rosell@urv.cat, florent.rivals@urv.cat
  • Keywords:

    Abric romani capellades
    Faunal assemblages
    Human behaviour
    Iberian peninsula
    Late middle palaeolithic
    Lithic production
    Middle paleolithic site
    Neanderthals
    Pecheurs ardech
    Pinilla del valle
    Raw-material
    Southeastern france
    Teixoneres cave moia
    Temporal resolutio
    Temporal resolution
    Anthropology
    Archaeology
    Archeology
    Archeology (Arts and Humanities)
    Geosciences
    Multidisciplinary
    Antropología
    Antropologia / arqueologia
    Ciencias humanas
    Ciencias sociales
    Geociências
    Historia
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