Tool production processes in lithic quarries from the Central Plateau of Santa Cruz, Argentina

Frank, Ariel David; Skarbun, Fabiana; Cueto, Manuel Enrique

doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2014.07.049

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“…La Meseta presenta afloramientos con gran diversidad de rocas aptas para la talla con distinto grado de silicificación. Estas son abundantes, ampliamente disponibles y de buena a excelente calidad (Cattáneo 2005; Frank et al 2015; Hermo 2008; Skarbun 2015, entre otros). Esta estructura regional de recursos se debe a las formaciones dominantes en la provincia geológica del Macizo del Deseado (Panza y Haller 2002).…”

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Presentamos una revisión exhaustiva de la información disponible sobre la tecnología lítica de las sociedades finipleistocénicas de la Meseta Central de Santa Cruz (Patagonia, Argentina). Hasta el momento esta sólo había sido estudiada de manera fragmentaria. Abordamos de forma integrada los procesos de producción y consumo registrando tres aspectos de la tecnología: disponibilidad de materias primas en los paisajes donde se encuentran los sitios; estructura de los conjuntos y sus características tecnomorfológicas; y funcionalidad de los instrumentos. Los resultados indican que la disponibilidad de recursos líticos habría influenciado en la organización de la tecnología, en la elección de los lugares donde se desarrollaron distintas prácticas sociales, y en el modo en que se estructuraron las actividades de producción y consumo entre distintos sitios. Se prefirió el diseño de instrumentos unifaciales sobre soportes generalizados, pero también se elaboraron diseños que implicaron mayor inversión de trabajo. Así, las formas de uso y las funciones a las cuales fueron destinados los instrumentos influyeron en otros aspectos de la tecnología.

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“…También se identificaron restos de calcedonia y xilópalo. La cantera de esta última materia prima es local lejana (Figura 1e; Frank et al 2015). En CT se explotó principalmente sílex y ópalo traslúcido, empleándose escasamente toba silicificada, riolita, xilópalo y basalto.…”

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“…2). This task was probably fulfilled at the quarries nearby (Frank et al, 2007;Frank et al, 2015). At both sites, the final stages of production were performed (69.77% in C3T1 and 63.43% in CDM1).…”

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A technomorphological and functional study of Late Pleistocene and Middle Holocene lithic assemblages from Patagonia Argentina

Cueto

Frank

Castro

2017

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In this paper, we analyze the lithic assemblages from three sites from the Central Plateau of Santa Cruz in the Argentine Patagonia. Functional analysis was combined with a techno-morphological and distributional approach, the investigation on raw materials and the study of the technological strategies of production and consumption. The significance of combining functional analysis with other research methods involving lithic remains is emphasized. By articulating different methodologies, it is possible to understand the systems of technological organization. Two sites refer to Final Pleistocene occupations (Cerro Tres Tetas 1 and Casa del Minero 1). The integration of approaches showed the diversity of strategies developed in the production and use of tools, as well as the existence of activity areas within the sites. The third site is a Middle Holocene context (Cueva 13 of Los Toldos). The combination of perspectives allowed a redefinition of the toolkit structure and showed that blade production was part of a standardized technological system.

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“…Thus, toolmakers required a constant supply of stone to meet their technological needs. For archaeologists aiming to reconstruct lithic technological organization for mobile, stone-tool using hunter-gatherer populations, the logical place to begin is at quarries Frank et al, 2015). The earliest stages of tool production are concentrated at quarries as stone is acquired, tested, shaped, and prepared for future use elsewhere (Trepcevich & Contreras, 2013, pp.…”

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Integrated Geophysical Techniques for the Archaeological Investigation of LbDt-1, a Paleo-Inuit Lithic Quarry Site in the Interior of Southern Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada

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Ferguson

Milne

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J Archaeol Method Theory

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This dissertation aims to test and evaluate new applications of non-invasive remote sensing and geophysical technologies at three archaeological sites (LdFa-1; LeDx-42; and LbDt-1) located in the interior region of southern Baffin Island, Nunavut. LdFa-1 and LeDx-42 are both Paleo-Inuit occupation sites, while LbDt-1 is one of only two known chert quarry sites in this region. Methods used at these three Paleo-Inuit sites include terrestrial laser scanning, radar imaging, electromagnetic resistivity and conductivity mapping, and magnetic susceptibility mapping. The methods are examined for both their effectiveness in archaeological fieldwork, and their investigative value on lower relief hunter-gatherer sites. The results of these tests are presented through four original research manuscripts. Developing and integrating a non-invasive multi-method approach to site investigation in the Arctic facilitates efficient in-field data acquisition and allows for less reliance on wide-scale excavation and extended field seasons. Because weather can be an unpredictable factor on site accessibility in the deep interior regions, entire field seasons can, and have been derailed despite best planning efforts and sufficient funding. As such, it is vital that these technologies enable us to collect valuable data within a limited amount of time. Remote sensing and geophysical survey data were collected, processed, analysed, and interpreted in both field and lab settings throughout this project. Because the motivations of this project are heavily methodological in nature, the analytical approach of this dissertation focuses on the ways to integrate these methods and interpretations within pre-established archaeological frameworks. I would like to take the time to wholeheartedly thank all those who have been a vital part in the efforts and completion of this PhD dissertation. First and foremost, my heartfelt thanks go to my advisor, Dr. Brooke Milne. Brooke has been a guiding light throughout my entire graduate tenure. Since first accepting me for my Masters in 2011, and then encouraging me to further pursue a PhD, Brooke has always challenged me in ways I never thought possible, and has never lacked confidence in my abilities, even when I stumbled time and time again. She has been a never-ending source for information, and her expertise in Arctic prehistory continues to amaze me. Brooke has always been there to talk me through struggles and keep me focused on the project at hand. It will be hard to forget how many times simply meeting face-to-face could seemingly solve all my life's problems. I could not have asked for a better advisor, mentor, and now, lifelong friend.

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Tool production processes in lithic quarries from the Central Plateau of Santa Cruz, Argentina

Cited by 11 publications

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Tecnología lítica de las primeras sociedades del extremo sur de Sudamérica

Tecnología lítica de las primeras sociedades del extremo sur de Sudamérica

A technomorphological and functional study of Late Pleistocene and Middle Holocene lithic assemblages from Patagonia Argentina

Integrated Geophysical Techniques for the Archaeological Investigation of LbDt-1, a Paleo-Inuit Lithic Quarry Site in the Interior of Southern Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada

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