New paper out!
Does fire erase use-wear?
Using experimental burning and 3D confocal analysis, we show that heating modifies surfaces but does not erase use-wear signals.
@hcelab.bsky.social
We show that earlier tools show more constrained grips and motions.
Later tools reveal more ergonomic flexibility and diversified actions.
We used GIS-based use-wear mapping and quantitative analyses to compare two Acheulean levels:
• Stratum A (~700 ka)
• Stratum C (~450 ka)
The first article from my PhD results is now published — and it’s Open Access!
We show how handaxe grip and use evolved over time at La Noira (France).
doi.org/10.1007/s419...
#usewear #prehistory #handaxe #paleolithic #acheulean
New preprint out!
In this study, we evaluate how accurately different molding compounds replicate lithic microtopography using confocal microscopy and ISO 25178 surface roughness parameters.
The Good, the Bad, the Bumpy: osf.io/preprints/so... via @OsfFramework
New paper out with Radu Iovita in PLOS One modeling potential routes of dispersal for Neanderthals moving from the Caucasus Mountains to the Altai Mountains after MIS 6
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
A very exciting first post here: the final paper from my dissertation as finally be published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences! We characterized the processes of lithic artifact weathering at the Semizbugu site complex in Central Kazakhstan. Check it out here 👉 rdcu.be/d8NvQ
This month we were honored to
Spend time with Prof. April Nowell, at the Department of prehistory @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social
She shared with us her ongoing research in Australia, Jordan and about Children in prehistory!
Thank you!
