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The microblade tradition in China: regional chronologies and significance in the transition to Neolithic

Asian perspectives • 37 (1) • Published In 1998 • Pages: 84-112

By: Lu, Tracey Lie Dan.

Abstract
The author discusses the microblade assemblages found in different parts of China, defining what makes microblades different from other lithic industries. The microblade tradition appears associated with the period of the Pleistocene–Holocene transition.
Subjects
Identification
Location
Cultural participation
Lithic industries
General tools
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
North China Upper Paleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2017
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
26,000-8000 BP
Coverage Place
central and northern China
Notes
Lie Dan Lu
Includes bibliographical references (p.107-112)
LCCN
61043423
LCSH
Ordosian