Flavia Venditti
Biographic Data
| ID | 635535 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Flavia Venditti |
| GIVEN NAMES | Flavia |
| FAMILY NAME | Venditti |
| SIGNATURE | VENDITTI F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tübingen |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5728-349X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 155 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Small Drills, Big Questions—Investigating Late Neolithic Dickenbännli Drills Through Experimentation, Technology, Traceology and Residue Analysis
The manufacture of limestone beads using so-called Dickenbännli drills has been proposed to be part of a large-scale societal development: specialization of labor and the resulting emergence of social stratification. These small lithic drills are abundant at many Middle and Late Neolithic sites in Southern Germany and Northern Switzerland, frequently co-occurring with limestone beads. However, the use of the drills for bead manufacture is mostly …
Celebrating 50 Years of Research in Prehistoric Material Culture and Traceology in Tübingen
This article retraces the long tradition of research in material culture and functional studies in the Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology in Tübingen. While the first lectures in prehistory in Tübingen date back to the late 19th century and speculation about the function of tools has a long history in Tübingen, more systematic research in these areas began in the early 1980s. Building on the earlier work by Hansjürgen Müller-Be…
On the Authenticity of Two Presumed Paleolithic Female Figurines from the Art Market
In March 2022, an auction house in Zurich sold two female figurines made from mammoth ivory, along with other prehistoric artefacts. This is a rare occurrence because the scarcity and value of Paleolithic figurines have limited their presence in the international art market. Researchers from the Archaeological Museum Hamburg and the University of Tübingen subsequently undertook in situ and non-destructive investigations to illuminate the authenti…
On the Exploitation and Significance of Bivalve Shells at the Magdalenian Site of Petersfels (Southwestern Germany) Using an Integrated Approach
Marine shells and freshwater mollusks serve as valuable proxies for understanding cultural and environmental interactions in human history. They provide insights into past activities, exchange networks, and ecological dynamics. The site of Petersfels in Germany, rich in modified shells, offers a unique opportunity to investigate the significance of mollusk shells for the Magdalenian of central Europe. This study presents findings from our investi…
Foxes in Retrospect—Unraveling Human-Fox Relationships through Fox Tooth Ornaments in the Swabian Jura
Personal ornaments play an important role in our understanding of human cultural and behavioral change during the Upper Paleolithic, providing insights into intangible aspects of human cultural behavior. Some ornament forms are better studied than others, and fox tooth ornaments, despite their frequent occurrence and broad spatiotemporal span, are relatively under-addressed. Here we present the first comprehensive study of 40 perforated fox teeth…
Learning by Doing: Investigating Skill Through Techno-Functional Study of Recycled Lithic Items from Qesem Cave (Israel)
The Role of Side-Scrapers and Cortical Flakes in Late Acheulian Toolkits: Results of a Techno-functional Analysis from Revadim (Israel)
Recent techno-functional studies of the lithic assemblage of Layer C3 in Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) have demonstrated the variability in tool production and use in this layer. Here we present the results of a techno-functional and residue analysis of two central categories of artifacts found in Layer C3: side-scrapers and cortical flakes. We investigate the assumed functional link between side-scrapers and scraping activities and examine the…
Flint Recycling in the Lower Paleolithic Levant: A Microscopic Investigation of Small Recycled Flakes at Qesem Cave (Israel)
Recycling is defined as a process in which waste materials can again become usable. In the common belief of many peoples, recycling is only considered a contemporary manifestation linked to the economic and ecological politics of industrialized societies. Both archaeological and historical records, however, prove that recycling has its roots back in time, being a common behavior of our ancestors as well as of many past societies. At the Late Lowe…
A multivariate analysis for enhancing the interpretation of infrared spectra of plant residues on lithic artefacts
Les études tracéologiques sur les industries lithiques
1 - Modalités d’échantillonnage et d’étude À l’exception de celles des Pradelles, les industries lithiques provenant des sites intégrés au PCR ont fait l’objet d’analyses tracéologiques. Pour ce site, des données fonctionnelles sont néanmoins disponibles concernant le matériel issu des anciennes fouilles (Beyries 1987a, 1988a). Les modalités d’échantillonnage, la composition de l’échantillon ainsi que le nombre de pièces analysées varient en fonc…
The use-wear studies on the lithic industries
1 - Sampling and study method With the exception of Les Pradelles, the lithic industries from the sites included in the research project were the subject of use-wear analyses. For Les Pradelles, functional data was nonetheless available concerning the material from the older excavations (Beyries, 1987a, 1988a). The sampling methods, the composition of the samples, and the number of pieces analyzed varied according to the sites and the use-wear an…
Stone tool reference collection
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre In order to address the questions raised in the introduction (see also Part I, chapter 1.1), we focused part of our research on identifying how different tools types considered typical of one of Bordes’ facies or a particular techno-complex (Delagnes et al., 2007) functioned. Bifaces are commonly described as multi-functional tools (see Part I, chapter 2.10) despite th…
The practices used by the Neanderthals in the aquisition and exploitation of plant and animal resources and the function of the sites studied: Summary and discussion
The pooling of data from use-wear studies on the lithic industries with that obtained from the study of the faunal remains allows us to contribute to the discussion and offer certain answers to the following questions: Is the frequency of the activities identified by use-wear analysis an archaeological reality or is it the result of a methodological bias? What were the practices used by Neanderthals in exploiting plant and animal resources? Is it…
Techno-functional analysis of small recycled flakes from Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) demonstrates a link between morphology and function
Les pratiques mises en œuvre par les Néandertaliens lors de l’acquisition et l’exploitation des ressources végétales et animales et la fonction des sites étudiés: Synthèse et discussion
La mise en commun des données issues des études tracéologiques appliquées aux industries lithiques et celles résultant de l’étude des restes fauniques permet de proposer des éléments de réponse et de discussion aux interrogations suivantes : la fréquence des activités identifiées par les études tracéologiques correspond-elle à une réalité archéologique ou résulte-t-elle de biais méthodologiques ? quelles sont les pratiques mises en œuvre par les …
Understanding Lithic Recycling at the Late Lower Palaeolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: A functional and chemical investigation of small flakes
Flakes, and small flakes in particular, are usually seen as by-products or debris of the knapping process, rather than as desired end-products with a specific potential use. In recent years, this particular category of small tools has attracted increasing interest among researchers, especially when focusing on technological aspects in Lower Palaeolithic contexts, while the functional role of these tools is still poorly investigated. 'Understandin…
Le référentiel des outils lithiques
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre Afin de répondre aux problématiques énoncées (cf. Introduction et Partie I, chapitre 1.1) nous avons orienté une partie de nos recherches vers l’identification de la fonction technique de différents types d’outils considérés comme caractéristiques d’un faciès sensu Bordes ou d’un techno‐complexe (Delagnes et al., 2007) et dont le statut fonctionnel, mal connu, nécessit…
Recycling for a purpose in the late Lower Paleolithic Levant: Use-wear and residue analyses of small sharp flint items indicate a planned and integrated subsistence behavior at Qesem Cave (Israel)
Identification and evaluation of post-depositional mechanical traces on quartz assemblages: An experimental investigation
The function of recycled lithic items at late Lower Paleolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: An overview of the use-wear data
A Holistic Framework for Paleolithic Projectile Studies: Insights from Swabian Gravettian Fléchettes
Projectile technology and long-range weapons represent a major innovation in human evolution, shaping subsistence strategies, complex behavior, and advanced planning skills. Given the fast decay of organic remains, the Upper Paleolithic record is dominated by lithic implements, which are often classified as projectiles based primarily on morphological characteristics. However, such typological classifications frequently overlook macro- and microf…
The function of recycled lithic items at late Lower Paleolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: An overview of the use-wear data
Recycling for a purpose in the late Lower Paleolithic Levant: Use-wear and residue analyses of small sharp flint items indicate a planned and integrated subsistence behavior at Qesem Cave (Israel)
Identification and evaluation of post-depositional mechanical traces on quartz assemblages: An experimental investigation
Techno-functional analysis of small recycled flakes from Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) demonstrates a link between morphology and function
The Role of Side-Scrapers and Cortical Flakes in Late Acheulian Toolkits: Results of a Techno-functional Analysis from Revadim (Israel)
Recent techno-functional studies of the lithic assemblage of Layer C3 in Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) have demonstrated the variability in tool production and use in this layer. Here we present the results of a techno-functional and residue analysis of two central categories of artifacts found in Layer C3: side-scrapers and cortical flakes. We investigate the assumed functional link between side-scrapers and scraping activities and examine the…
Les pratiques mises en œuvre par les Néandertaliens lors de l’acquisition et l’exploitation des ressources végétales et animales et la fonction des sites étudiés: Synthèse et discussion
La mise en commun des données issues des études tracéologiques appliquées aux industries lithiques et celles résultant de l’étude des restes fauniques permet de proposer des éléments de réponse et de discussion aux interrogations suivantes : la fréquence des activités identifiées par les études tracéologiques correspond-elle à une réalité archéologique ou résulte-t-elle de biais méthodologiques ? quelles sont les pratiques mises en œuvre par les …
Foxes in Retrospect—Unraveling Human-Fox Relationships through Fox Tooth Ornaments in the Swabian Jura
Personal ornaments play an important role in our understanding of human cultural and behavioral change during the Upper Paleolithic, providing insights into intangible aspects of human cultural behavior. Some ornament forms are better studied than others, and fox tooth ornaments, despite their frequent occurrence and broad spatiotemporal span, are relatively under-addressed. Here we present the first comprehensive study of 40 perforated fox teeth…
Understanding Lithic Recycling at the Late Lower Palaeolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: A functional and chemical investigation of small flakes
Flakes, and small flakes in particular, are usually seen as by-products or debris of the knapping process, rather than as desired end-products with a specific potential use. In recent years, this particular category of small tools has attracted increasing interest among researchers, especially when focusing on technological aspects in Lower Palaeolithic contexts, while the functional role of these tools is still poorly investigated. 'Understandin…
Le référentiel des outils lithiques
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre Afin de répondre aux problématiques énoncées (cf. Introduction et Partie I, chapitre 1.1) nous avons orienté une partie de nos recherches vers l’identification de la fonction technique de différents types d’outils considérés comme caractéristiques d’un faciès sensu Bordes ou d’un techno‐complexe (Delagnes et al., 2007) et dont le statut fonctionnel, mal connu, nécessit…
Stone tool reference collection
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre In order to address the questions raised in the introduction (see also Part I, chapter 1.1), we focused part of our research on identifying how different tools types considered typical of one of Bordes’ facies or a particular techno-complex (Delagnes et al., 2007) functioned. Bifaces are commonly described as multi-functional tools (see Part I, chapter 2.10) despite th…
Learning by Doing: Investigating Skill Through Techno-Functional Study of Recycled Lithic Items from Qesem Cave (Israel)
A multivariate analysis for enhancing the interpretation of infrared spectra of plant residues on lithic artefacts
The use-wear studies on the lithic industries
1 - Sampling and study method With the exception of Les Pradelles, the lithic industries from the sites included in the research project were the subject of use-wear analyses. For Les Pradelles, functional data was nonetheless available concerning the material from the older excavations (Beyries, 1987a, 1988a). The sampling methods, the composition of the samples, and the number of pieces analyzed varied according to the sites and the use-wear an…
The practices used by the Neanderthals in the aquisition and exploitation of plant and animal resources and the function of the sites studied: Summary and discussion
The pooling of data from use-wear studies on the lithic industries with that obtained from the study of the faunal remains allows us to contribute to the discussion and offer certain answers to the following questions: Is the frequency of the activities identified by use-wear analysis an archaeological reality or is it the result of a methodological bias? What were the practices used by Neanderthals in exploiting plant and animal resources? Is it…
A Holistic Framework for Paleolithic Projectile Studies: Insights from Swabian Gravettian Fléchettes
Projectile technology and long-range weapons represent a major innovation in human evolution, shaping subsistence strategies, complex behavior, and advanced planning skills. Given the fast decay of organic remains, the Upper Paleolithic record is dominated by lithic implements, which are often classified as projectiles based primarily on morphological characteristics. However, such typological classifications frequently overlook macro- and microf…
The function of recycled lithic items at late Lower Paleolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: An overview of the use-wear data
Identification and evaluation of post-depositional mechanical traces on quartz assemblages: An experimental investigation
Les études tracéologiques sur les industries lithiques
1 - Modalités d’échantillonnage et d’étude À l’exception de celles des Pradelles, les industries lithiques provenant des sites intégrés au PCR ont fait l’objet d’analyses tracéologiques. Pour ce site, des données fonctionnelles sont néanmoins disponibles concernant le matériel issu des anciennes fouilles (Beyries 1987a, 1988a). Les modalités d’échantillonnage, la composition de l’échantillon ainsi que le nombre de pièces analysées varient en fonc…
The use-wear studies on the lithic industries
1 - Sampling and study method With the exception of Les Pradelles, the lithic industries from the sites included in the research project were the subject of use-wear analyses. For Les Pradelles, functional data was nonetheless available concerning the material from the older excavations (Beyries, 1987a, 1988a). The sampling methods, the composition of the samples, and the number of pieces analyzed varied according to the sites and the use-wear an…
Stone tool reference collection
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre In order to address the questions raised in the introduction (see also Part I, chapter 1.1), we focused part of our research on identifying how different tools types considered typical of one of Bordes’ facies or a particular techno-complex (Delagnes et al., 2007) functioned. Bifaces are commonly described as multi-functional tools (see Part I, chapter 2.10) despite th…
The practices used by the Neanderthals in the aquisition and exploitation of plant and animal resources and the function of the sites studied: Summary and discussion
The pooling of data from use-wear studies on the lithic industries with that obtained from the study of the faunal remains allows us to contribute to the discussion and offer certain answers to the following questions: Is the frequency of the activities identified by use-wear analysis an archaeological reality or is it the result of a methodological bias? What were the practices used by Neanderthals in exploiting plant and animal resources? Is it…
Techno-functional analysis of small recycled flakes from Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) demonstrates a link between morphology and function
Les pratiques mises en œuvre par les Néandertaliens lors de l’acquisition et l’exploitation des ressources végétales et animales et la fonction des sites étudiés: Synthèse et discussion
La mise en commun des données issues des études tracéologiques appliquées aux industries lithiques et celles résultant de l’étude des restes fauniques permet de proposer des éléments de réponse et de discussion aux interrogations suivantes : la fréquence des activités identifiées par les études tracéologiques correspond-elle à une réalité archéologique ou résulte-t-elle de biais méthodologiques ? quelles sont les pratiques mises en œuvre par les …
Understanding Lithic Recycling at the Late Lower Palaeolithic Qesem Cave, Israel: A functional and chemical investigation of small flakes
Flakes, and small flakes in particular, are usually seen as by-products or debris of the knapping process, rather than as desired end-products with a specific potential use. In recent years, this particular category of small tools has attracted increasing interest among researchers, especially when focusing on technological aspects in Lower Palaeolithic contexts, while the functional role of these tools is still poorly investigated. 'Understandin…
Le référentiel des outils lithiques
1 – Introduction C.Thiébaut., É. Claud, A. Coudenneau, M. Deschamps, V. Mourre Afin de répondre aux problématiques énoncées (cf. Introduction et Partie I, chapitre 1.1) nous avons orienté une partie de nos recherches vers l’identification de la fonction technique de différents types d’outils considérés comme caractéristiques d’un faciès sensu Bordes ou d’un techno‐complexe (Delagnes et al., 2007) et dont le statut fonctionnel, mal connu, nécessit…
Recycling for a purpose in the late Lower Paleolithic Levant: Use-wear and residue analyses of small sharp flint items indicate a planned and integrated subsistence behavior at Qesem Cave (Israel)
A multivariate analysis for enhancing the interpretation of infrared spectra of plant residues on lithic artefacts
Flint Recycling in the Lower Paleolithic Levant: A Microscopic Investigation of Small Recycled Flakes at Qesem Cave (Israel)
Recycling is defined as a process in which waste materials can again become usable. In the common belief of many peoples, recycling is only considered a contemporary manifestation linked to the economic and ecological politics of industrialized societies. Both archaeological and historical records, however, prove that recycling has its roots back in time, being a common behavior of our ancestors as well as of many past societies. At the Late Lowe…
Learning by Doing: Investigating Skill Through Techno-Functional Study of Recycled Lithic Items from Qesem Cave (Israel)
The Role of Side-Scrapers and Cortical Flakes in Late Acheulian Toolkits: Results of a Techno-functional Analysis from Revadim (Israel)
Recent techno-functional studies of the lithic assemblage of Layer C3 in Late Acheulian Revadim (Israel) have demonstrated the variability in tool production and use in this layer. Here we present the results of a techno-functional and residue analysis of two central categories of artifacts found in Layer C3: side-scrapers and cortical flakes. We investigate the assumed functional link between side-scrapers and scraping activities and examine the…
Foxes in Retrospect—Unraveling Human-Fox Relationships through Fox Tooth Ornaments in the Swabian Jura
Personal ornaments play an important role in our understanding of human cultural and behavioral change during the Upper Paleolithic, providing insights into intangible aspects of human cultural behavior. Some ornament forms are better studied than others, and fox tooth ornaments, despite their frequent occurrence and broad spatiotemporal span, are relatively under-addressed. Here we present the first comprehensive study of 40 perforated fox teeth…
Celebrating 50 Years of Research in Prehistoric Material Culture and Traceology in Tübingen
This article retraces the long tradition of research in material culture and functional studies in the Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology in Tübingen. While the first lectures in prehistory in Tübingen date back to the late 19th century and speculation about the function of tools has a long history in Tübingen, more systematic research in these areas began in the early 1980s. Building on the earlier work by Hansjürgen Müller-Be…
On the Authenticity of Two Presumed Paleolithic Female Figurines from the Art Market
In March 2022, an auction house in Zurich sold two female figurines made from mammoth ivory, along with other prehistoric artefacts. This is a rare occurrence because the scarcity and value of Paleolithic figurines have limited their presence in the international art market. Researchers from the Archaeological Museum Hamburg and the University of Tübingen subsequently undertook in situ and non-destructive investigations to illuminate the authenti…
On the Exploitation and Significance of Bivalve Shells at the Magdalenian Site of Petersfels (Southwestern Germany) Using an Integrated Approach
Marine shells and freshwater mollusks serve as valuable proxies for understanding cultural and environmental interactions in human history. They provide insights into past activities, exchange networks, and ecological dynamics. The site of Petersfels in Germany, rich in modified shells, offers a unique opportunity to investigate the significance of mollusk shells for the Magdalenian of central Europe. This study presents findings from our investi…
Small Drills, Big Questions—Investigating Late Neolithic Dickenbännli Drills Through Experimentation, Technology, Traceology and Residue Analysis
The manufacture of limestone beads using so-called Dickenbännli drills has been proposed to be part of a large-scale societal development: specialization of labor and the resulting emergence of social stratification. These small lithic drills are abundant at many Middle and Late Neolithic sites in Southern Germany and Northern Switzerland, frequently co-occurring with limestone beads. However, the use of the drills for bead manufacture is mostly …
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