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The oldest and longest enduring microlithic sequence in India: 35 000 years of modern human occupation and change at Jwalapuram Locality 9 rockshelter

Antiquity • 83 (320) • Published In 2009 • Pages: 326-348

By: Clarkson, Christopher (Christopher James), Petraglia, M. D. (Michael D.), Korisettar, Ravi, Haslam, Michael, Boivin, Nicole, Ph. D., Crowther, Alison, Ditchfield, P. (Peter), Fuller, Dorian Q., Miracle, Preston T., Harris, Clair, Connell, Kate, James, Hannah, Koshy, Jinu.

Abstract
In the 4x4m section excavated in the rockshelter, strata C-E pertain to the South Asian Upper Paleolithic Tradition. The findings are discussed (including faunal material, beads, rock art, and human remains), with an emphasis on the microlithic assemblage.
Subjects
Archaeological excavation methods
Lithic industries
General tools
Weapons
Jewelry manufacture
Fauna
Culture summary
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
South Asian Upper Paleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2017
Field Date
2003-2009
Coverage Date
34,000-11,000 BP
Coverage Place
Jwalapuram Locality 9, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
Notes
Chris Clarkson, Micahel Petraglia, Ravi Korisettar, Michael Haslam, Nicole Boivin, Alison Crowther, Peter Ditchfield, Dorian Fuller, Preston Miracle, Clair Harris, Kate Connell, Hannah James, and Jinu Koshy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 346-348)
LCCN
29021740
LCSH
South Asian Upper Paleolithic