The Paleolithic Prehistory of the Zagros-Taurus

by Olszewski, Deborah I.; Dibble, Harold L.

• ISBN13: 9780924171246
• ISBN10: 0924171243
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1993-03-01
• Publisher: Univ of Pennsylvania Museum of

Summary

Situated between Europe, Asia, and the Levantine corridor to Africa, the Zagros-Taurus region has enormous potential for the study of human adaptation and population movement during the Pleistocene. While archaeological work was done in this area 40 years ago, much of it remains unpublished. The political situation restricts research by archaeologists. This volume includes new data and major syntheses of the Paleolithic prehistory of the region, with reports of key sites and industries. By filling a major gap in our understanding of this area, it represents an essential reference for Near Eastern and Paleolithic specialists. University Museum Symposium Series V

Table of Contents

Figure List
Table List
Foreword
Editor's Preface
A Middle Paleolithic Assemblage from Kunji Cave, Iran	p. 1
The Middle Paleolithic Industries of Warwasi	p. 75
The Excavations at Karain Cave, Southwestern Turkey: An Interim Report	p. 101
The Pointed Tools from the Mousterian Occupations of Shanidar Cave, Northern Iraq	p. 119
Middle and Upper Paleolithic in the Taurus-Zagros Region	p. 147
Paleolithic and Epipaleolithic Sites in the Hulailan Valley, Northern Luristan	p. 159
The Late Baradostian Occupation at Warwasi Rockshelter, Iran	p. 187
The Zarzian Occupation at Warwasi Rockshelter, Iran	p. 207
Contributors	p. 237
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