Mesolithic (26 dic 10300 año aC – 14 mayo 5200 año aC)
Descripción:
Receding glaciers-changing ecological conditions-vegetation shift. Loss of megafauna- migration or extinction. Increased diversity & quantity of plant and animals. Broad spectrum subsistence. Exploitation of aquatic resources. Seasonal resrouces and scheduling. Storage of food items. Tools specific to local environments- aquatic toolkits include nets, fish hooks, weirs, etc. Compound and composite tools. Woodworking tools. Less mobile later in the period. Larger and more permanent villages later in the period. Shift toward year-round settlements later in the period. Higher population in smaller terriroties. Achieved cersus ascribed status- examine burials and grave goods.
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World Archaeology
Exam 2
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