Human dependency on stone has its origins in Lower Paleolithic times, and some of the
most primordial elements in human-stone relationships are rooted in those early days. In this …

Shifts in projectile technology potentially document human evolutionary milestones, such as
adaptations for different environments and settlement dynamics. A relatively direct proxy for …

Stone weapon tips can exhibit microscopic linear impact traces (MLITs), as a result of the tip
impacting abrasive materials, including stone fragments from the tip itself that detached …

This paper examines the hypothesis that changes in hunting weapons during the Paleolithic
were a direct response to a progressive decline in prey size. The study builds upon a unified …

Much of what is known about human behavior and subsistence strategies in the Levantine
Middle Paleolithic comes from long sequences from caves and rock shelters. In this context …

When they are occasionally found in Middle Palaeolithic Neanderthal settlements, lithic
weapons heads are large and do not differ in size, sha** or type from those used for …

Large tanged points characteristic of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB) in the Levant signify
a prominent departure from the long-lasting use of small-size projectile implements. The …