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This research aims to analyze the lithic assemblage from Klissoura Cave 1 to understand the Uluzzian technocomplex and its cultural implications.

Exploring Uluzzian Lithic Technology at Klissoura Cave 1, Greece

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Randomized trial explores Uluzzian lithic technology in prehistoric cultures, indicating significant cultural dispersal in Europe.

This research aims to analyze the lithic assemblage from Klissoura Cave 1 to understand the Uluzzian technocomplex and its cultural implications.
Comprehensive technological analysis of lithic materials from Layer V of Klissoura Cave 1.
Integration of data from multiple excavation seasons (1996-1997, 2002, 2006).
Chronological constraints provided by a tephra horizon and radiocarbon dating of marine shell.
A significant assemblage of flakes and bladelets was produced through unidirectional debitage techniques.
Retouched tools included a variety of backed tools such as lunates, backed points, and scrapers, indicating advanced lithic technology.
First well-documented evidence of the Uluzzian tradition was found outside the Italian Peninsula.

Marciani et al. (2026) studied this question.

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