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Area of Science:

  • Paleolithic archaeology
  • Human evolution
  • Prehistoric tool technology

Background:

  • The Acheulean is the longest-lasting cultural period in human history, spanning over 1.75 million years.
  • Its definition and origins remain debated, with early emergence in Africa and spread across Eurasia.
  • The Acheulean is one of the earliest and most contested classifications in prehistoric archaeology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize roundtable discussions on the meaning and diversity of the Acheulean across Eurasia.
  • To explore how specialists differentiate the Acheulean from the Oldowan techno-complex.
  • To illustrate the diverse manifestations of the Acheulean across different regions.

Main Methods:

  • Summary of roundtable discussions involving ~20 researchers from Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.
  • Analysis of regional specificities in Acheulean tool technology.
  • Review of recent evidence on hominin presence and tool use in Eurasia.

Main Results:

  • The Acheulean has diverse meanings among specialists, highlighting regional variations.
  • Key debates focus on differentiating Acheulean from Oldowan techno-complexes.
  • Geographic origins and hominin attributions of Acheulean toolmakers are complex, especially with Asian evidence.

Conclusions:

  • The Acheulean techno-complex exhibits significant diversity across Eurasia.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the definition and regional variations of the Acheulean.
  • Understanding the Acheulean's spread and diversity is crucial for human evolution studies.