Epipaleolithic
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Epipaleolithic — The Epipaleolithic is a term used for the final Upper Palaeolithic industries occurring at the end of the final glaciation which appear to merge technologically into the Mesolithic . [Bahn, Paul, The Penguin Archaeology Guide , Penguin, London,… … Wikipedia
Epipaleolithic — /ep euh pay lee euh lith ik, pal ee /, adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the human cultures existing at the end of the Paleolithic and the beginnings of the Mesolithic periods of the Stone Age. [1920 25; EPI + PALEOLITHIC] * * * … Universalium
epipaleolithic — epi·paleolithic … English syllables
Epipaleolithic — noun middle part of the Stone Age beginning about 15,000 years ago • Syn: ↑Mesolithic Age, ↑Mesolithic • Instance Hypernyms: ↑time period, ↑period of time, ↑period • Part Holonyms: ↑Ston … Useful english dictionary
Microlith — For the catalytic reactor, see Microlith (catalytic reactor). Backed edge bladelet A microlith is a small stone tool usually made of flint or chert and typically a centimetre or so in length and half a centimetre wide. It is produced from either… … Wikipedia
Mesolithic — microliths The Mesolithic The Epipaleolithic This box … Wikipedia
agriculture, origins of — Introduction the active production of useful plants or animals in ecosystems that have been created by people. Agriculture has often been conceptualized narrowly, in terms of specific combinations of activities and organisms wet rice production… … Universalium
Neve David — is an Early Epipaleolithic site located at the foot of the western slope of the Mount Carmel hills in northern Israel. It was inhabited in the later part of the Early Epipaleolithic, about 15,000–13,000 BC. Today, the Neve David site is just… … Wikipedia
Prehistoric Iberia — The Prehistory of the Iberian peninsula begins with the arrival of the first hominins c.900,000 Before Present (BP) and ends with the Punic Wars, when the territory enters the domains of written history. In this long period, some of its most… … Wikipedia
Neolithic — An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. Neolithic stone implements are by definition polished and except for specialty items not chipped. The Neolithic … Wikipedia
