essay
Late Paleolithic sites in Egyptian Nubia
prehistory of nubia; [final report] papers assembled and • (5) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 791-953, 1061-1075
By: Wendorf, Fred.
Abstract
Wendorf describes the sites near Ballana and Tushka. The sites consisted mainly of stone tools. Four main lithic industries were found: Ballanan, Halafan, Qadan, and Sebilian. Faunal remains were found at many of the sites. Several burials were also found near Tushka. They are briefly described here. Most interesting are the numerous milling stones, handstones, and fire-cracked rock found in the Tushka vicinity. These seem to indicate processing of wild grains or grasses for many thousands of years and the development of a 'ground grain complex.'
- HRAF PubDate
- 2005
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Northern Africa
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2003
- Field Date
- 1963-1966
- Coverage Date
- circa 18,600 BP-12,000 BP (circa 16,600 B.C.-10,000 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Ballana and Tushka vicinities; Egypt
- Notes
- Fred Wendorf
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1061-1075)
- LCCN
- 68018382
- LCSH
- Paleolithic period--Egypt/Egypt--Antiquities