Grooved stone tools from Calabria region (Italy): Archaeological evidence and research perspectives
Since the end of the 19th century the Calabria region in southern Italy has been known for an abundance of grooved stone axes and hammers used during late prehistory. These artefacts are characterized by a wide and often pronounced groove in the middle of the implement, thought to have aided securin...
Main Authors: | Felice Larocca, Francesco Breglia |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Edinburgh
2016-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Lithic Studies |
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Online Access: | http://journals.ed.ac.uk/lithicstudies/article/view/1673 |
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