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The Natufian: settlement variability and economic adaptions in the Levant at the end of the Pleistocene

Journal of world prehistory • 3 (2) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 159-197

By: Byrd, Brian F..

Abstract
Byrd wrote this review 'to examine the relationship or 'goodness of fit' between current interpretations of Natufian settlement and subsistence strategies and the available archaeological data, to suggest alternative hypotheses, and to indicate areas where more research is needed.' (page 160). He also conducted a cluster analysis of the stone tools from 38 Natufian occupation horizons to look for more evidence of subsistence variability. He found differences between forest and coastal sites and steppe and desert sites.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Cultural participation
Diet
Food preparation
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
tradition
Epipaleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2007
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
12,500 BP-10,200 BP
Coverage Place
Levantine Near East: Egypt, Israel, Jordon, Lebanon, Palestinian Autonomous Areas, and Syria
Notes
Brian F. Byrd
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-197)
LCCN
87655790
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities