Ceci n'est pas une hache : Neolithic Depositions in the Northern Netherlands /
As early as the 19th century discoveries of groups of large axes puzzled those confronted with them. The fact that most were found in waterlogged places increased the speculation as to the nature of the deposits. This thesis is concerned with the character and significance of TRB flint axe depositio...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Havertown :
Sidestone Press,
2006
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | As early as the 19th century discoveries of groups of large axes puzzled those confronted with them. The fact that most were found in waterlogged places increased the speculation as to the nature of the deposits. This thesis is concerned with the character and significance of TRB flint axe depositions. The first part is mainly concerned with the question of selective deposition and how it was structured. By means of metrical, spatial and functional analysis, patterns are explored that can shed light on the actions performed by people in the past. The second part deals with the meaning and sign. |
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| Item Description: | 9.7Why were flint nodules deposited? |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (137 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| ISBN: | 9789088901119 9088901112 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
