Abstract
Functional Interpretation of a Gravettian Settlement of Noailles Burins Facies. The Bilancino settlement is ascribed to the Gravettian culture (Noaillian facies) on the basis of typological characteristics of the lithic industry, mostly consisting of Noailles burins of classic shape, and of the absolute dating, about 25.000 BP. All available data, including: archaeological documentation, ethnographical comparison, usewear analysis, reconcile to a functional interpretation of this site as a seasonal camp for the harvesting and the processing of hygrophilous herbs. The functional interpretation of this settlement suggests a new vision on the scientific debate regarding the Noailles Burins lithic industries: according to the main current hypothesis these industries correspond to 1) an evolutionary stage, 2) a specific ethnic Group (Noaillian), 3) a particular activity within the frame of Gravettian culture.
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