Author response of: The environmental context of the Middle-to-Late Stone Age Transition in eastern Africa: seasonality as a key factor. Round#1

Key Points

• To address the environmental factors influencing the Middle-to-Late Stone Age Transition in eastern Africa, particularly the role of seasonality.
• Provided expert recommendations from a team of researchers
• Analyzed environmental data related to the transition
• Evaluated seasonality's impact on the archaeological record
• Emphasized the importance of seasonal variations in shaping human behavior
• Highlighted gaps in the current understanding of environmental influences on the transition
• Suggested further research directions for a comprehensive understanding

Abstract