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Toward an "intrinsic characteristics" approach to chert raw material classification: An American bottom example

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Most archaeologists use a geologic source-based system for typing chert raw material from archaeological sites. This method primarily addresses the local vs. nonlocal origin of raw material in lithic assemblages and other questions relevant to the organization of lithic technolog y. We examine ways to enhance this system by recognizing the "intrinsic characteristics" (e.g., color, quality, and workability) in archaeologically recovered chert raw material that would have been of concern to prehistoric people. We believe study of these characteristics better recognizes elements of "style" within traditions of lithic manipulation. We provide three examples from southwestern Illinois ...

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