Organization of the lithic production and use-wear analysis from Middle Paleolithic site of Abric Romaní. Level Ja (Capellades, Barcelona, Spain)

Abstract

The fieldwork from layer Ja at Abric Romaní provides some interesting insights on the examination of patterns of late premodern hominid behavior The reconstruction of châine opératoire and use-wear analysis point out planning in the consumption of raw materials and in the design of stone tools for specific tasks. The archaeological record shows complexity in the settlement system and intrasite context, likewise, the land use depends mainly on the curation of tools through transport of cores, like reserve of tools, and retouched tools. The flakes were versatile tools; working wood, hide and participating in butchering activities and denticulates were used mainly on wood, probably to make points. So far, this work seeks to understand Middle Paleolithic way of life in its own right without comparing it with a hypothetical model of modern behavior.