essay

Les fouilles en cours sur la Terrasse d'Hayonim

natufian culture in the levantAnn Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 93-109

By: Valla, François Raymond, Le Mort, F., Plisson, H..

Abstract
This report examines structures from Hayonim terrace in northern Israel. The structures include 'houses', which are hollows borded by stones, 'fireplaces' of stone and bone assemblages, some burnt, and 'refuse pits.' The second part of the article discusses seven burials. The final part of the article examines the stone tools and their possible usage.
Subjects
Lithic industries
Heating and lighting equipment
Refuse disposal and sanitary facilities
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
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2007
Field Date
1980-1987
Coverage Date
recent and late Natufian (13000-10000 BP)
Coverage Place
Hayonim, Israel
Notes
F. R. Valla, F. Le Mort, H. Plisson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-110)
LCSH
Middle East--Antiquities