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August 13, 2026Archaeological and Anthropological SciencesOpen Access

Technological variability and raw material procurement in the Cantabrian Lower Magdalenian: Level G1 at El Cierro Cave (Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain)

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DHDiego Herrero-AlonsoSMSergio Martín-JarqueAVAntonio Tarriño Vinagre

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Overview

Randomized trial analyzes lithic technology and procurement in a local population, indicating regional connections.

Key Points

  • The aim is to analyze the lithic assemblage and procurement strategies at Level G1 in El Cierro Cave.
  • Comprehensive analysis of 2,829 lithic items, including knapped artefacts and tools.
  • Identification of flint types and local raw materials.
  • Conducting use-wear analysis on tools to infer activity patterns.
  • Local raw materials dominate procurement, with limited use of distant flints.
  • Operational chains for flake production are well-established, while blade production is minimal.
  • Activity patterns suggest tools were used for lithic production and processing organic materials.

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Herrero-Alonso et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76bd2b0e0cff3f640509https://doi.org/10.1007/s12520-026-02540-3
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