word
lithic analysis
LITH-ik ah-NAL-ih-sis
ˈlɪθɪk əˈnæləsɪsListen
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lithicanalysis
Dictionary meaning
the systematic study of stone tools and knapping debris recovered from archaeological sites in order to reconstruct past human behaviour, technology, skill levels, raw material procurement strategies, and cultural affiliation; lithic analysts examine attributes such as flaking patterns, retouch type, tool morphology, and use-wear traces to understand how prehistoric people made, used, maintained, and discarded stone implements across different technological traditions
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