essay
The first settled societies: Natufian (12,500-10,200 BP)
archaeology of society in the holy land • New York, N.Y. • Published In 1995 • Pages: 169-189, 566-567
By: Valla, François Raymond.
Abstract
To offer an explanation of the phenomonon known as the Natufian, as archaeological data 'never has an uniquivocal meaning, and … depends upon a series of interpretations;' Francois Valla states 'it is necessary to observe it, take measure of its complexity, and to describe it appropriately.' (page 169). To that end he summarizes the material industries (lithic, bone);architecture; food (procurement, storage, diet); burial data; art and decoration; physical appearance and health; differences between the early, late, and final Natufian phases; how sedentary they may have been; the site of Mallaha; and domestication of the dog.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Middle East
- Sub Region
- Middle East
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2007
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- Natufian; 12,500-10,200 BP
- Coverage Place
- Egypt, Israel, Jordon, Lebanon, Palestinian Autonomous Areas, and Syria
- Notes
- François Valla
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 566-567)
- LCCN
- 94035170
- LCSH
- Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities