Le feu au paléolithique moyen : recherches sur les structures de combustion et le statut des foyers. l'exemple du Proche-Orient

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Well preserved hearths have been identified in many Near Eastern Middle Palaeolithic sites. Interdisciplinary studies largely developed in the last decade aimed at understanding the functions of these numerous fireplaces, different in their morphologies. Micromorphological and mineralogical analysis allowed to determine site formation and post-depositional processes, demonstrating the frequent in situ character of these hearths. Together with paleobotanical studies (charcoals, phytoliths) aimed at the identification of fuels used by prehistoric people, these researches have permitted during the last years important progress towards the identification of prehistoric behaviour. Even if it is still difficult to assign a specific function for the different burnt features, the results already obtained demonstrate the capabilities of the Middle Palaeolithic hominids to control fire technology, anticipating the combustion effects.

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