Open AccessTechnology of primary knapping in the complex of layer 5 at the Eiopleistocene site of Bayraki in the Dniester region
Author(s) -
N. K. Anisyutkin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
arheologičeskie vesti
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1817-6976
DOI - 10.31600/1817-6976-2020-30-11-28
Subject(s) - pebble , knapping , layer (electronics) , assemblage (archaeology) , geology , archaeology , paleontology , geography , materials science , nanotechnology
The paper deals with technological analysis of the complex of the Early Palaeolithic of Transnistria from layer 5 at the site of Bayraki dating from the Eiopleistocene (Jaramillo event, 1 mil. BP). Among the collection (888 items), all the categories of lithics are represented including nuclei, flakes and chips, while the pebble forms are tools on flakes. The stone industry is based on large pebble forms from sandstone and abundant small flint artefacts. Comparison of the industry from layer 5 with Oldowan complexes demonstrates their marked similarity. These nonsimultaneous industries can be attributed to a single technocomplex of Mode 1.