Lithic variability and raw material exploitation strategies at Shuidonggou locality 12, China
A Quantitative Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7663147 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yu Cao (0000-0003-0624-7648, School of History Renmin University of China Beijing China), Mingjie Yi (0000-0002-6176-849X, School of History Renmin University of China Beijing China, corresponding author), Fuyou Chen (0000-0002-1496-2003, Key Laboratory of Vertebrate Evolution and Human Origin of Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China), Huimin Wang (0000-0002-1260-7032, Institute of Archaeology of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Yinchuan China) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1515-1530 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeometry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-813X • E-ISSN: 1475-4754 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/arcm.13106 |
| OpenAlex | W4410845570 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 56 |
Microblade technology constituted an important element of the lithic assemblages in Northeast Asia during the late Pleistocene. Traditional typological approaches to microblade cores lack objectivity and methodological consistency, which limit cross‐site comparisons and in‐depth discussions of human behaviour. This study employs a quantitative analysis on microblade cores from Shuidonggou locality 12 (SDG12) to examine core morphology, reduction intensity and scar patterns. The findings reveal that while prehistoric knappers at SDG12 applied similar technological procedures, they modified certain steps to accommodate raw material properties. This research underscores the advantages of quantitative methods for objectively assessing the variability of microblade technology
Archaeology · Biology · China · Geography · Linguistics · Locality · Raw material · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Ecology · Geology · Morphological variations and asymmetry · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2027 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |