essay

Microlithic industries in China

palaeoanthropology and palaeolithic archaeology in the people's republic of china • Orlando • Published In 1985 • Pages: 225-241

By: Gai, Pei.

Abstract
The author provides an overview of microlithic assemblages, emphasizing their widespread temporal (from the Middle Paleolithic into the historic period), environmental, and geographical distributions in Asia and northwestern North America. The probable geographical origin of microlithic technology is also discussed. [The author dates the site of Salawusu to 50,000-37,000 BP; newer evidence indicates it pertains wholly to the Middle Paleolithic.]
Subjects
Identification
Sociocultural trends
Cultural participation
Lithic industries
Weapons
General tools
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
North China Upper Paleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
35,000-8500 BP
Coverage Place
China
Notes
Gai Pei
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-241)
LCCN
84006359
LCSH
Ordosian
Fossil hominids--China
Anthropology, Prehistoric--China
China--Antiquities