Mining and processing of the Stránská skála-type chert during the Late Neolithic and Early Eneolithic periods

0518455 - ARÚB 2020 RIV CZ eng J - Journal Article
Bartík, Jaroslav - Škrdla, Petr - Šebela, Lubomír - Přichystal, A. - Nejman, L.
Mining and processing of the Stránská skála-type chert during the Late Neolithic and Early Eneolithic periods.
Archeologické rozhledy. Roč. 71, č. 3 (2019), s. 373-417. ISSN 0323-1267
Institutional support: RVO:68081758
Keywords : Moravia * Lengyel culture * Funnel Beaker culture * chert mining * workshop * chipped industry
OECD category: Archaeology
Method of publishing: Open access
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Stránská skála represents an important geological and archaeological site. It is also known for its rich deposits of Jurassic cherts that were utilized in various ways during different stages of Moravian prehistory. The,substantial Early Upper Paleolithic occupation events are of great significance and have been subject several international research projects. Archaeological excavations targeting mining, and workshop areas were resumed in the last years with a focus on Late Neolithic and Early Eneolithic activities. This paper introduces this project and summarizes recent results. Trends in the chipped industry within the Stránská skála workshop area are outlined, focusing on run, material variability, technology-typology, chronology, and socioeconomic aspects. The first indicators of the location and other aspects of post-Paleolithic mining activities in the field of Stranska skala Ill are introduced and discussed in the context of mining and workshop activities of similar contemporary features in the Czech Republic and neighboring regions.
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