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Area of Science:

  • Archaeology
  • Paleoanthropology
  • Material Science

Background:

  • Percussively flaked stone artifacts are key evidence for hominin behavioral strategies.
  • Archaeological analysis frequently links stone tool form to function and performance.

Observation:

  • Despite the importance of form-function concepts, Lower Paleolithic reviews are sparse.
  • Recurrent regularities and differences exist in stone artifact forms across the Paleolithic.

Findings:

  • Recent methodological and conceptual advancements enhance the determination of artifact function.
  • Direct, indirect, experimental, and evolutionary perspectives on form-function intersect to provide crucial insights.

Implications:

  • Understanding form-function interactions is essential for interpreting the Lower Paleolithic record.
  • This knowledge aids in understanding hominin behaviors and their role in human evolution.