Article
Geography, Physical
William A. Marsh, Silvia Bello
Summary: The Magdalenian period exhibits diverse funerary behaviors, including both primary burials and cannibalism. Cannibalism appears to be more prevalent during the Middle Magdalenian, while primary burials are more common in the Upper and terminal Magdalenian. Genetic analysis suggests that individuals associated with cannibalism practices belong to the GoyetQ2 cluster, while individuals found in a primary burial context have a genetic affinity with the Epigravettian.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Dominique Todisco, Carolina Mallol, Christelle Lahaye, Guillaume Guerin, Francois Bachellerie, Eugene Morin, Brad Gravina, Amelie Challier, Cedric Beauval, Jean-Guillaume Bordes, Celine Colange, Laure Dayet, Damien Flas, Francois Lacrampe-Cuyaubere, Loic Lebreton, Josserand Marot, Bruno Maureille, Alexandre Michel, Xavier Muth, Carole Nehme, Solange Rigaud, Elise Tartar, Nicolas Teyssandier, Marc Thomas, Helene Rougier, Isabelle Crevecoeur
Summary: This research report presents a multidisciplinary geoarchaeological investigation of the sedimentary sequence at the La Roche-a-Pierrot site in Saint-Ce & PRIME;saire, France. They propose a site formation model and shed new light on spatial inconsistencies in the archaeological sequence, providing a rigorous framework for further archaeological research at the site.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Richard S. Vachula, Emma Rehn
Summary: This study used a charcoal dispersal model to examine the differences in dispersal patterns between wood and grass charcoal particles. The findings indicate that there are substantial differences in particle dispersal and source area between the two types of charcoal. The study highlights the importance of considering the nuances and limitations of charcoal as a fire proxy when interpreting paleofire data.
Article
Biology
Mariana Nabais, Rodrigo Portero, Joao Zilhao
Summary: This study presents evidence on the consumption of brown crabs by Neanderthals, based on archaeological findings and experimentation. The experimental results suggest that large adult brown crabs were manually processed through disarticulation of the walking legs and separation of the claws, with the help of small hammerstones. It is also indicated that the archaeological crabs were roasted, which made it easier to break open the shell.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Andrea Jalandoni, Marie Grace Pamela G. Faylona, Aila Shaine Sambo, Mark D. Willis, Caroline Marie Q. Lising, Maria Kottermair, Xandriane E. Loriega, Paul S. C. Tacon
Summary: This paper integrates the first rock art directly dated with radiocarbon (C-14) in Southeast Asia with the archaeological activity in the area and with stylistically similar rock art in the region. It provides a more holistic view of the people inhabiting the Penablanca caves at that time and identifies potential connections across the region.
Article
Anthropology
Brittany Moller, Hallie R. Buckley, Peter Petchey, Greg Hil, Rebecca Kinaston, Charlotte L. King
Summary: The preservation of soft tissue, especially brain material, in temperate archaeological contexts is rare. This research examines preserved brain material from colonial burials in New Zealand, revealing changes due to burial environment. Although neural structures were not observable, preserved vasculature and possible presence of pathogens offer opportunities for investigation of health and diseases in the past.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Maria Ntinou
Summary: The study of well-preserved wood charcoal from cave sites in southeastern Greece reveals changes in vegetation from the late Pleistocene to the early Holocene. Specific markers of vegetation change, such as Olea europaea and Quercus, show variations in response to climate conditions. The anthracological evidence from different caves tracks shifts in vegetation patterns through different climatic periods.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Lluis Lloveras, Lluis Garcia, Mario Marqueta, Julia Maroto, Joaquim Soler, Narcis Soler
Summary: This study analyzes avian remains from the Upper Palaeolithic levels of Arbreda Cave in northeast Iberia, revealing a high diversity of bird taxa used for consumption, ornamental or ceremonial purposes. The findings also show that some birds died naturally and were then incorporated into the archaeological record, confirming the importance of human exploitation of bird resources during the Upper Palaeolithic in the region.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. Santonja, A. Perez-Gonzalez, J. Baena, J. Panera, E. Mendez-Quintas, D. Uribelarrea, M. Demuro, L. Arnold, A. Abrunhosa, S. Rubio-Jara
Summary: The upper basin of the Guadiana River, especially in the sectors drained by its right-bank tributaries, contains important concentrations of Acheulean and Mousterian industries. These industries are found in superficial positions as well as in deposits in stratigraphic position related to fluvial terraces. The presence of these sites in Ciudad Real province indicates a significant human impact on the geographical characteristics of the area.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Virginie Le Fillatre, Eric Robert, Stephane Petrognani, Emilie Lesvignes, Catherine Cretin, Xavier Muth
Summary: The analysis of Upper Palaeolithic cave art focuses on images, technical characteristics, composition, and dating. Recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary perspectives including archaeology, karstology, and geomorphology, shedding new light on the long-term human occupation history of cave art. At Grotte du Mammouth, an innovative approach incorporates geological analysis and new recording techniques to produce detailed documentation of the site's features.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Barbara Mas, Ethel Allue, E. Susana Alonso, Manuel Vaquero
Summary: This study provides anthracological data on forest transformations in the northeast Iberian Peninsula during the transition period from the last glacial to the last interstadial event, highlighting the dominance of Juniperus sp. and the increase in diversity of cold- and drought-resistant mesophilic taxa. The research also evaluates taphonomic alterations in charcoal fragments, enhancing archaeological temporal resolution, and reveals human fuel selection strategies through Kernel distributions of tree taxa.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Veronica Fernandez-Navarro, Edgard Camaros, Diego Garate
Summary: This study reveals the involvement of children in rock art activities through biometric analysis of hand stencils. It is of great significance for understanding the cultural and artistic life of ancient societies.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Takashi Naganuma, Jannu Igarashi
Summary: In Japan, Palaeolithic art is mainly found in Hokkaido, with accessories, pigments, and portable art being the most common discoveries. There are also some findings in other regions such as Honshu and Shikoku. The art from this period in Japan shows a strong relation with Northeast Asia's art, with materials and styles reflecting influences from the continent.
Article
Anthropology
Mehdi Zouak, Eduardo Vijande-Vila, Juan Jesus Cantillo-Duarte, Salvador Dominguez-Bella, Ali Maate, Pedro Cantalejo Duarte, Adolfo Moreno-Marquez, Aziz El Idrissi, Ignacio Clemente-Conte, Jose A. Riquelme Cantal, Brahim Ouchaou, Blanca Ruiz-Zapata, Maria Jose Gil-Garcia, Diego Fernandez-Sanchez, Pablo Ramos-Garcia, J. L. Ramirez-Amador, Jose Ramos-Munoz
Summary: This article presents a comprehensive overview of human occupations in northern Morocco, focusing on the association of anthropological and cultural records during the Middle Palaeolithic and the Upper Palaeolithic. We also discuss the projects developed over the past 15 years and highlight the most interesting results obtained. Finally, we provide reflections on the cultural and historical evaluation of the archaeological records from the Tetouan region in the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic phases.
Article
Geography, Physical
Sophie Verheyden, Elena Marinova, Stefanka Ivanova, Christian Burlet, Hai Cheng, Lawrence R. Edwards, Thomas Goovaerts, Maria Gurova
Summary: The Mishin Kamik cave on the Balkan Peninsula has rich faunal remains and potential human occupation evidence. Petrographic study and dating of calcite deposits in the cave provide important information for understanding the archaeological content and environmental context. The findings in the cave are older than approximately 135 ka, with calcite deposits dated to Marine Isotope Stage 7 suggesting deposition during that period.
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Diego Garate Maidagan, Jose Luis Sanchidrian Torti
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Electrochemistry
Antonio Domenech-Carbo, Gessica Domingos da Silveira, Maria Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Adoracion Martinez Carmona, David Lopez-Serrano, Trinidad Pasies-Oviedo, Victor M. Algarra-Pardo, Leandro Machado de Carvalho, Noemi Montoya
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Anthropology
Edwige Pons-Branchu, Jose Luis Sanchidrian, Michel Fontugne, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Anita Quiles, Francois Thil, Helene Valladas
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Inaki Intxaurbe, Olivia Rivero, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Martin Arriolabengoa, Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Sergio Salazar, Juan Francisco Ruiz-Lopez, Paula Ortega-Martinez, Diego Garate
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Martin Arriolabengoa, Inaki Intxaurbe, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Olivia Rivero, Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Inaki Libano, Peru Bilbao, Arantza Aranburu, Hai Cheng, Richard Lawrence Edwards, Diego Garate
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Anthropology
Inaki Intxaurbe, Martin Arriolabengoa, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Olivia Rivero, Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Sergio Salazar, Inaki Libano, Diego Garate
Summary: Systematically evaluating the accessibility of different sectors in caves with Palaeolithic rock art is important for interpreting prehistoric human activity. 3D models and GIS analysis are used to calculate optimal transit routes, considering geological and anthropic changes. Application in Atxurra Cave yielded satisfactory results, with potential for use in other prehistoric caves.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Diego Garate, Inaki Intxaurbe, Jose L. Sanchidrian, Olivia Rivero, Catherine Ferrier, M. Dolores Mesa, Jaime Perena, Inaki Libano
Summary: Artificial lighting played a crucial role in expanding complex social and economic behavior in Paleolithic groups, with the development of symbolic behavior in deep caves around 176 ky BP. Through empirical observations and experimental archaeology, the main Paleolithic lighting systems were characterized, shedding light on the archaeological implications of illumination in Paleolithic underground activities.
Article
Anthropology
Inaki Intxaurbe, Diego Garate, Martin Arriolabengoa, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide
Summary: The endokarst landscape, shaped by erosion and sedimentation, is a unique environment that has attracted human groups from early Palaeolithic times. Rock art, closely linked to its natural support, often appears in deep and hidden parts of caves. To analyze the visibility features objectively, a Python script with a workflow utilizing GIS and 3D models of caverns was developed. Application of this script to Magdalenian caves in northern Spain revealed potential prior planning to enhance the visibility of certain figures, suggesting a system of restricted communication.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
E. Pons-Branchu, J. Barbarand, I Caffy, A. Dapoigny, L. Drugat, J. P. Dumoulin, M. A. Medina Alcaide, J. Nouet, J. L. Sanchidrian Torti, N. Tisnerat-Laborde, C. Jimenez de Cisneros, H. Valladas
Summary: This study examines two stalagmites from Nerja cave in Spain, analyzing their ages through uranium/thorium (Th-230/U-234) and Carbon-14 (C-14) dating. The results show the potential impact of diagenetic processes on radiometric ages and highlight the importance of using multiple dating methods. Additionally, the study investigates the origins of black layers within one of the stalagmites and identifies the cultural context in which intense hearths were used.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Damien Deldicque, Jean-Noel Rouzaud, Segolene Vandevelde, Maria Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Catherine Ferrier, Christian Perrenoud, Jean-Pierre Pozzi, Manon Cabanis
Summary: Chars are useful proxies in disciplines such as geosciences and archaeology. This study highlights the Raman parameters affected by oxidative weathering and proposes a new tool to distinguish the origin of ancient and oxidized chars. The tool was successfully applied to charred hearth residues in the Bruniquel cave in France.
COMPTES RENDUS GEOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Aixa San Emeterio, Martin Arriolabengoa, Josu Aranbarri, Juan Rofes, Ana B. Marin-Arroyo, Olivia Rivero, Inaki Intxaurbe, Amaia Arranz-Otaegui, Sergio Salazar, Maria Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Diego Garate
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Jose Manuel Maillo-Fernandez, Ana B. Marin-Arroyo, Miguel Angel Sanchez Carro, Sergio Salazar, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Aixa San Emeterio, Luz Martinez de Pinillos, Diego Garate, Olivia Rivero
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Diego Garate, Olivia Rivero, Joseba Rios-Garaizar, Martin Arriolabengoa, Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Juan Francisco Ruiz-Lopez, Inaki Intxaurbe, Sergio Salazar, Inaki Libano
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Luisa Ma Cabalin, Javier Laserna, Jose L. Sanchidrian, Antonio J. Torres, Inaki Intxaurbe, Sonia Cosano, Antonio Romero
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Anthropology
Ma Angeles Medina-Alcaide, Diego Garate-Maidagan, Aitor Ruiz-Redondo, Jose Luis Sanchidrian-Torti
JOURNAL OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2018)