Abstract
OBSERVATIONS are presented here on quantified aspects of Middle Palaeolithic variability which have not been studied systematically so far. The findings relate to differing degrees of secondary modification of lithic artefacts between assemblages. The variations correspond with distinct toolmaking entities defined for early Würm horizons in western Europe. They offer new perspectives, however, on the interpretation of Middle Palaeolithic inter-assemblage variability by suggesting the possible importance of non-cultural causes for some of this variability.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Bordes, F. Anthropologie 54, 19 (1950); 54, 393 (1950); 55, 1 (1951); Bull. Soc. Préhist. Fr. 50, 457 (1953); Arch. Inst. Paléont. Hum. 27 (1957); Publs Inst. Prehist. Univ. Bordeaux, Mém. 1 (1961).
Bordes, F. Science 134, 803 (1961); World Archaeology 3, 61 (1970; Harper's archaeol. Ser. (1972).
Mellars, P. A. Nature 205, 626 (1965); Proc. prehist. Soc. 35, 134 (1969).
Binford, L. R. & S. R. Am. Anthrop. 68, 238 (1966); Scient. Am. 220, 70 (1969).
McBurney, C. B. M. & Callow, P. Proc. prehist. Soc. 37, II, 167 (1971).
Bordes, F. Bull. Soc. préhist. Fr. 50, 226 (1953).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
ROLLAND, N. New aspects of Middle Palaeolithic variability in western Europe. Nature 266, 251–252 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1038/266251a0
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/266251a0
This article is cited by
-
The Middle Paleolithic of the Balkans: Industrial Variability, Human Biogeography, and Neanderthal Demise
Journal of World Prehistory (2023)
-
Middle paleolithic scraper reduction: Background, clarification, and review of the evidence to date
Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory (1995)
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
