The Szeletian and the Transition from Middle to Upper Palaeolithic in Central Europe

by P. Allsworth-Jones

Approximately 40,000 years ago during the transition between Middle and Upper Paleolithic eras in Europe, Neanderthal man was being replaced by the anatomically modern man. Dr. Allsworth-Jones explores this period, focusing on a characteristic style of Central European cave called the Szeletian. His first-hand knowledge of the caves and in-depth study of related literature support his thesis that the Szeletian caves were the creation of Neanderthal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198134010
• ISBN13: 9780198134015
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.4" x 9.8"