Using GIS and Geostatistical Techniques to Identify Neanderthal Campsites at archaeolevel Ob at Abric Romaní

Although intra-site spatial approaches are considered a key factor when interpreting archaeological assemblages, these are often based on descriptive, qualitative, and subjective observations. Currently, within the framework of research into spatial taphonomy and palimpsest dissection, several studi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archaeological and anthropological sciences 2023-03, Vol.15 (3), p.24, Article 24
Hauptverfasser: Gabucio, Maria Joana, Bargalló, Amèlia, Saladié, Palmira, Romagnoli, Francesca, Chacón, M. Gema, Vallverdú, Josep, Vaquero, Manuel
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Zusammenfassung:Although intra-site spatial approaches are considered a key factor when interpreting archaeological assemblages, these are often based on descriptive, qualitative, and subjective observations. Currently, within the framework of research into spatial taphonomy and palimpsest dissection, several studies have begun to employ more quantitative and objective techniques, implementing tools such as geostatistics and geographic information system (GIS) methods. This is precisely the approach that the Abric Romaní team is following. In this work, we present GIS and geostatistics methods applied to the faunal and lithic assemblages from archaeolevel Ob, including an analysis of the spatial structure, the identification of clusters and sectors, size and fabric analyses, the projection of vertical profiles, and the reconstruction of a digital elevation model of the paleosurface. The results obtained indicate a clustered distribution, primarily concentrated into four dense accumulations. The predominance of remains 
ISSN:1866-9557
1866-9565
1866-9565
DOI:10.1007/s12520-023-01715-6