Publication details
La production laminaire du site minier de Spiennes(Hainaut, Belgique) : première approche technologique
| Title in English | The laminar production of the Spiennes mining site (Hainaut, Belgium): first technological approach |
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| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Anthropologica et Prahistorica |
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| Web | full text |
| Keywords | neolithic; lithic industry; belgium; lithic technology; blade production; mining area |
| Description | this paper proposes an insight into the technology of blade production carried out in the area of Petit-Spiennes from the neolithic mining complex of Spiennes (Hainaut, belgium). the blade production seems globally quite standardized. the blocks are shaped by the setting of two postero-lateral crests. the debitage aimed at obtaining large blades of more than 130-140 mm in length and 27-30 mm in width. two techniques seem to be used in conjunction for the blade detachment: indirect percussion and lever pressure |