"Examining the Effects of Hammer Striking Angle on Levallois Flake Form" by Amy innes
The occurrence of Levallois tools in the archaeological record is considered to represent an evolutionary hallmark in human technological development, as the predetermined nature of Levallois flake morphology is seen to reflect advancements in the cognition of early hominid toolmakers. A range of subtypes exist within the Levallois group, all of which feature differing preparation methods of the core surface as a means to predetermine the manufacture of distinct flake shapes. While archaeologists devoted much effort to investigate how Levallois core surfaces were prepared, relatively less atte...
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