Finds 1683
Main Information
Finds ID | 1683 |
Site |
Mersin-Yumuktepe |
Area |
ID 678 settlement |
Research event | |
Finds type | lithics |
Small finds category | None |
Small finds type | |
Botany species | |
Animal remains species | |
Animal remains completeness | None |
Animal remains part | |
Lithics technology | |
Lithics industry | |
Lithics cores and preparation | |
Lithics retouched tools | |
Lithics unretouched tools | |
Lithics raw material |
Flint Obsidian |
Obsidian | Yes |
Obsidian amount | None |
Pottery form | |
Pottery detail | |
Pottery decoration | |
Pottery type | None |
Amount | |
Material |
flint obsidian |
Confidence | None |
Comment | continuity in the lithics industry from the Middle Neolithic, the only difference is that flint was more frequent; a lot of glossy flint flakes were used due to the agricultural connotations of this area (used to store and maybe thresh cereal crops) |
Bibliography
Interpretations related to these Finds
Interpretation |
ID 89
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