Studying non-chert lithic macro-tools from the Upper Palaeolithic: New functional data from an experimental and archaeological use-wear approach to the Solutrean site at Landry, Dordogne (France)

Key Points

• Findings reveal distinct use-wear patterns on non-chert macro-tools, indicating diverse functionalities.
• The study demonstrates that experimental archaeology can yield valuable insights into Upper Palaeolithic tool use.
• Assessment employs both experimental and archaeological data to explore tool functions at the Solutrean site.
• These insights may enhance understanding of prehistoric technologies and their adaptations in past environments.