essay

The archaeology of the Natufian layer at Hayonim Cave

natufian culture in the levant • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 81-90

By: Bar-Yosef, Ofer.

Abstract
Bar-Yosef describes why Hayonim cave was first excavated, it's environment, it's stratigraphy, and synthesizes the findings of the Natufian layer. This layer includes structures, hearths, graves, bone and lithic industries, caches, and a kiln for lime.
Subjects
Dwellings
Masonry
Processing of basic materials
Cultural stratigraphy
Burial practices and funerals
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
eleven field seasons from 1964 to 1979
Coverage Date
Natufian layer; 12,010±180 BP
Coverage Place
Hayonim Cave, Israel
Notes
Ofer Bar-Yosef
Includes bibliographical references (p. 90-92)
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities