essay

Natufian plant husbandry in the southern Levant and comparison with that of the neolithic periods: the lithic perspective

natufian culture in the levant • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 483-517

By: Unger-Hamilton, Romana.

Abstract
Unger-Hamilton conducted extensive experimental field work using replicated stone tools to 'harvest' 39 different plants. The stone tools were then examined for microwear using the high power analysis approach of L.H. Keeley. The experimental tools were then compared to sickle blades from several Natufian sites to answer the question of what species of plants were harvested by the Natufians.
Subjects
Experimental data
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Flora
tradition
Epipaleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2007
Field Date
1982-1987 for field experiments
Coverage Date
Natufian; 10,800 BC-8000 BC (12,800 BP-10,000 BP)
Coverage Place
Israel and Palestinian Autonomous Areas
Notes
Romana Unger-Hamilton
Includes bibliographical references (p. 517-520)
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities