scholarly journals The role of lithic bipolar technology in Western Iberia’s Upper Paleolithic: the case of Vale Boi (southern Portugal)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Ezequiel Horta ◽  
João Cascalheira ◽  
Nuno Bicho
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Upper Paleolithic ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Resource Exploitation ◽  
Functional Identification ◽  
Paleolithic Site ◽  
Bipolar Technology ◽  
Lithic Artifacts

Scaled or splintered pieces are one of the most common lithic artifacts type in Upper Paleolithic assemblages throughout Europe, especially in its westernmost regions. Despite this, and even after one century of being identified there is still no consensus on how to define, analyze or interpret these tools. In western Iberia, there is a clear lack of comprehensive studies regarding this type of artifacts at a regional scale. In this paper, we present a first techno-morphological analysis of a sample of scaled pieces from the Upper Paleolithic site of Vale Boi. Our first aim was to build upon existing analytical models in order to identify function and possible reduction strategies for these artifacts. Our second goal was to critically evaluate the role of these artifacts within western Iberia’s Upper Paleolithic. Our results showed that functional identification of scaled pieces is still not clear. By comparing our data with other author’s we found that current models could not be applied to the archaeological record, as the attribute variability is too high. Furthermore, in this region, we found that higher frequencies of bipolar technology can be found related to residential sites due to both functional and cultural patterns. While we still cannot define a specific function for these artifacts (intermediate pieces or wedges for working hard raw materials or cores for the extraction of chips and small bladelets), it is clear that they had a major role in the variability and intensification of resource exploitation during the Upper Paleolithic in western Iberia.

scholarly journals THE UPPER PALEOLITHIC SITE KORMAN’ 9

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. V. Kulakovska ◽  
V. I. Usyk ◽  
P. Haesarts ◽  
S. Pirson ◽  
O. M. Kononenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Upper Paleolithic ◽  
Faunal Remains ◽  
Paleolithic Site ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Lithic Industry ◽  
Level I ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The 1960S

Near the village of Korman’ (Sokyryany district, Chernivtsi region, Ukraine) several Palaeolithic sites are known. In the 1960s and 70s, O. P. Chernysh conducted archaeological studies of the site Korman’ IV. In 2012 the new Palaeolithic site named as Korman’ 9 was discovered by the Dniester Palaeolithic expedition of the IA NASU. A preliminary fieldwork season was conducted in 2013. The main research focused on the chronostratigraphic and palaeoenvironmental study of the site. In the approximately 4 metres thick Quaternary deposits (dating to the late Pleniglacial), three Upper Paleolithic levels were observed. The main raw materials used by late Pelistocene humans were local Turonian and Cenomanian flint. The faunal remains in all levels are dominated by reindeer. In level I two fireplaces were recorded. One about 1 m in diameter has a layer of burnt loess at its bottom with a thickness of about 10 cm. The collection of 932 lithic artifacts comprises cores, tools, blanks, chips, and chunks. The primary knapping is characterized by parallel uni- and bi-directional blade, bladelet and microblade production. The tools (n = 92) are dominated by backed bladelets / microblades (n = 69). There is a single endscraper, and the few burins are represented by dihedral burins (n = 2), one bruin on a a break and one on a truncation. Other tools represented are bilaterally retouched points, borer, combination tool and retouched pieces. Additionally, in level I, the following personal ornaments were found: one pendant of amber, one pendant of fox tooth, one pendant of a perforated shell and three shell beads. Level II. A collection of 20 flint artifacts is presented exclusively by the products of primary flaking. In level III, a small number of flint artifacts (n = 67) were recovered, including two cores, one endscraper, and three retouched pieces. The lithic industry of level I, according to the technical-typological characteristic and chronostratigraphic position, can be attributed to the Epi-Gravettian technocomplex. It is possible, that the collection of level II also belongs to the same technocomplex, but due to the small number of finds, the authors refrain from concrete conclusions. Collection of level III on the base of morphological features can be attributed to the Gravettian technocomplex and is currently undated.

scholarly journals UPPER PALEOLITHIC SITE PUSHKARI III

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-110
Author(s):  
P. M. Vasyliev ◽  
D. V. Dudnyk
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Upper Paleolithic ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Paleolithic Site ◽  
Southwestern Part ◽  
Surface Materials ◽  
Before And After

This article deals with new flint collection (surface materials) from Upper Paleolithic site Pushkari III near v. Pushkari Novgorod-Siversky district of the Chernihiv region. Site is located on the high right bank of the Desna River, and occupies the southwestern part of the Cape of Pogon. The flint collection of artifacts is 910 items, more of them are flakes, blades, cores, chunks and chips. In addition, 107 tools were found, of theme: retouched blades and flakes, burins, end scrapers, combined tools (end scraper / burin). A non-numerical microlithic complex amounting to only 6 units proved to be rather informative and atypical. It consists of one rectangle, three medial fragments and two proximal fragments, probably points. The presence of a microlith complex in a pivotal, in one case practically vertical, dulling retouch contrasts sharply with the microlithic products of Pushkar I and Pogon. And in combination with ventral thawing on one of the products, an analogy with the points of the Molodovo 5 layer 7. For a more detailed analysis, the determination of the place and role of the above-described material in understanding the problem of the dynamics of the settlement of Pogonese capes before and after LGM requires archaeological research.

scholarly journals Site formation and chronology of the New Paleolithic Site Sima de Las Palomas de Teba, Southern Spain

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Kehl ◽  
Christoph Burow ◽  
Pedro Cantalejo ◽  
Salvador Domínguez-Bella ◽  
Juan José Durán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Paleolithic ◽  
Southern Spain ◽  
Site Formation ◽  
Middle Paleolithic ◽  
Formation Processes ◽  
Paleolithic Site ◽  
Sediment Profile ◽  
Lithic Artifacts ◽  
Sediment Burial

The newly identified Paleolithic site Sima de Las Palomas de Teba hosts an almost seven-m-thick sediment profile investigated here to elucidate the rock shelter's chronostratigraphy and formation processes. At its base, the sediment sequence contains rich archeological deposits recording intensive occupation by Neanderthals. Luminescence provides a terminus ante quem of 39.4 ± 2.6 ka or 44.9 ± 4.1 ka (OSL) and 51.4 ± 8.4 ka (TL). This occupation ended with a rockfall event followed by accumulation of archeologically sterile sediments. These were covered by sediments containing few Middle Paleolithic artifacts, which either indicate ephemeral occupation by Neanderthals or reworking as suggested by micromorphological features. Above this unit, scattered lithic artifacts of undiagnostic character may represent undefined Paleolithic occupations. Sediment burial ages between about 23.0 ± 1.5 ka (OSL) and 40.5 ± 3.4 ka (pIRIR) provide an Upper Paleolithic chronology for sediments deposited above the rockfall. Finally, a dung-bearing Holocene layer in the uppermost part of the sequence contains a fragment of a human mandible dated to 4032 ± 39 14C yr BP. Overall, the sequence represents an important new site for studying the end of Neanderthal occupation in southern Spain.

scholarly journals Results of the integrated study of a large stone tool from the Upper Paleolithic site Suren I

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-24
Author(s):  
Natalia Skakun ◽  
◽  
Laura Longo ◽  
Vera Terekhina ◽  
Irina Pantyukhina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Lower Layer ◽  
Upper Paleolithic ◽  
Stone Tool ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Paleolithic Site ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Crimean Peninsula ◽  
Plant Raw Materials ◽  
Large Stone

The materials of many Paleolithic sites in Eurasia contain large stone objects. As a rule, they retain their natural shape without any signs of artificial modification. However, the presence of characteristic use-wear features (polishing, linear traces, micro- and macrodeformations) unambiguously indicates that these stones served as tools. Multidisciplinary research, including an experimental and traceological approach, as well as analysis of organic micro-residues, make it possible to distinguish among the unmodified stone tools those that were used for processing plant raw materials. One of such tools is a large stone found in the lower layer of the Upper Paleolithic site Suren I** (Crimea). The results obtained in the course of the study suggest that the inhabitants of the site used plant materials in their household activities, as well as allow us to describe in detail the ways of adaptation of ancient people to the natural environment of the Crimean peninsula.

GREEN BONDS AS A NEW FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
M. V. DUBROVA ◽  
◽  
N. N. ZHILINA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Green Finance ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

The relevance of the article is determined by the fact that in Russia there is no effective mechanism of state support for the activities of non-profit organizations in the field of “green Finance”. The role of non-profit organizations is leveled, which can become a serious help in solving economic problems, in particular, the problems of recycling and processing of secondary raw materials, the placement of industrial waste and household garbage, and landscaping of large megacities. The main financial burden in the field of “green economy” falls on States and large enterprises. Meanwhile, we cannot ignore the important role of non-profit organizations that can not only draw attention to environmental problems to the public, but also offer their own measures to solve environmental problems. In this regard, it becomes relevant to consider the participation of non-profit organizations in the implementation of environmental projects by attracting “green Finance”.

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF «GREEN BONDS» IN THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 119-123
Author(s):  
M. V. DUBROVA ◽  
◽  
N. N. ZHILINA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Green Finance ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

he relevance of the article is determined by the fact that in Russia there is no effective mechanism of state support for the activities of non-profit organizations in the field of «green Finance». The role of non-profit organizations is leveled, which can become a serious help in solving economic problems, in particular, the problems of recycling and processing of secondary raw materials, the placement of industrial waste and household garbage, and landscaping of large megacities. The main financial burden in the field of «green economy» falls on States and large enterprises. Meanwhile, we cannot ignore the important role of non-profit organizations that can not only draw attention to environmental problems to the public, but also offer their own measures to solve environmental problems. In this regard, it becomes relevant to consider the participation of non-profit organizations in the implementation of environmental projects by attracting «green Finance».

scholarly journals Ecosystem dynamics: exploring the interplay within fintech entrepreneurial ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Alaassar ◽  
Anne-Laure Mention ◽  
Tor Helge Aas
Keyword(s):  
New Ventures ◽  
Ecosystem Dynamics ◽  
Resource Exploitation ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Opportunity Identification ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Regulatory Dynamics ◽  
Financial Technology

AbstractScholars and practitioners continue to recognize the crucial role of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) in creating a conducive environment for productive entrepreneurship. Although EEs are fundamentally interaction systems of hierarchically independent yet mutually dependent actors, few studies have investigated how interactions among ecosystem actors drive the entrepreneurial process. Seeking to address this gap, this paper explores how ecosystem actor interactions influence new ventures in the financial technology (fintech) EE of Singapore. Guided by an EE framework and the use of an exploratory-abductive approach, empirical data from semi-structured interviews is collected and analyzed. The findings reveal four categories representing both the relational perspective, which features interaction and intermediation dynamics, and the cultural perspective, which encompasses ecosystem development and regulatory dynamics. These categories help explain how and why opportunity identification and resource exploitation are accelerated or inhibited for entrepreneurs in fintech EEs. The present study provides valuable contributions to scholars and practitioners interested in EEs and contributes to the academic understanding of the emerging fintech phenomenon.

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