Lithic scatter
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Lithic scatter is consists primarily of lithic flakes and other stone tool use remnants. Scatter occurs in surface areas that have often been disturbed by agricultural and natural events. Lithic scatters are used to study past inhabitants and is often the only evidence remaining.[1] Lithic scatter is an indicator of paleolithic or Mesolithic occupation.[2] Techniques are used to evaluate the technologies that were employed and to date the scatter.[3] Scatter can include relics from multiple historic periods.[4]
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References
- ^ Oxford Archaeology, Oxford Archaeology (March 18, 2019). "Managing Lithic Scatters". Historic England: Archaeological guidance for planning authorities and developers – via library.thehumanjourney.net.
- ^ "4.2.3 Lithic scatters | ScARF". scottishheritagehub.com.
- ^ "Internet Archaeol. 26. Bond. Lithic scatters, a methodology". intarch.ac.uk.
- ^ caroline, Author (April 10, 2019). "Scatter sites: more than meets the eye". Caroline Wickham-Jones.
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