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Journal of Human Evolution, Sep 1, 1984

Rivista di studi liguri, 1985

Rivista di studi liguri, 1972

Préhistoire, art et sociétés: bulletin de la Société Préhistorique de l'Ariège, 2010

Rivista di studi liguri, 1966

LIII Riunione Scientifica dell’Istituto Italiano di Preistoria e Protostoria Preistoria e Protostoria della Liguria, 2018

Quaternary International, 2018

Abstract We report here preliminary results from four seasons of excavation at the rockshelter of... more Abstract We report here preliminary results from four seasons of excavation at the rockshelter of Riparo Bombrini (2002–2005). Three markedly separate horizons were uncovered: the deepest, comprising Levels M1-7, yielded abundant Mousterian lithics and faunal remains. A second macro-unit, corresponding to Levels MS1-2, is only a few decimeters thick and is characterized by the presence of large limestone blocks from partial collapse of the shelter's vault. The scarcity of material and presence of carnivore coprolites suggest sporadic human occupation. The third macro-unit, constituted by Levels A1-3 and following immediately above Levels MS1-2, contains a rich Proto-Aurignacian industry, including Dufour bladelets, bone tools, abundant ochre, numerous decorative objects (mainly perforated shells) and widespread use of exotic raw material. New AMS dates and stratigraphic and sedimentological evidence indicate that the appearance of the Proto-Aurignacian at Bombrini dates to around 41 ky cal BP, in a phase of climatic degradation, paralleling the conditions observed for the transition at other northern Italian sites. While preliminary faunal analysis suggests little change in site use over time, the composition of the lithic assemblages point to a marked technological discontinuity between the two time periods. Riparo Bombrini's stratigraphic sequence affords important details about the environmental and cultural dynamics that marked the expansion of modern humans into Europe and the disappearance of Neandertals in that region during OIS 3. The association of a rich Proto-Aurignacian complex with an anatomically modern deciduous human tooth enhances further its importance for understanding early Upper Paleolithic in Italy.

Science (New York, N.Y.), Jan 23, 2015

The Protoaurignacian culture is pivotal to the debate about the timing of the arrival of modern h... more The Protoaurignacian culture is pivotal to the debate about the timing of the arrival of modern humans in Western Europe and the demise of Neandertals. However, which group is responsible for this culture remains uncertain. We investigated dental remains associated with the Protoaurignacian. The lower deciduous incisor from Riparo Bombrini is modern human, based on its morphology. The upper deciduous incisor from Grotta di Fumane contains ancient mitochondrial DNA of a modern human type. These teeth are the oldest human remains in an Aurignacian-related archeological context, confirming that by 41,000 calendar years before the present, modern humans bearing Protoaurignacian culture spread into Southern Europe. Because the last Neandertals date to 41,030 to 39,260 calendar years before the present, we suggest that the Protoaurignacian triggered the demise of Neandertals in this area.

Bulletin du Musée d' …, 2008

... 2) ; KHATIB Samir (2) ; RICCI Massimo (4) ; ROUSSEL Bertrand (5) ; SIMON Patrick (6) ; TOZZI ... more ... 2) ; KHATIB Samir (2) ; RICCI Massimo (4) ; ROUSSEL Bertrand (5) ; SIMON Patrick (6) ; TOZZI Carlo (7) ; VALENSI Patricia (2) ; VICINO ... international d'études ligures, Via Romana, 39, 18012 Bordighera, ITALIE (5) Musée de Paléontologie humaine de Terra Amata, 25 bd ...

L’arte rupestre dell’età dei metalli nella penisola italiana: localizzazione dei siti in rapporto al territorio, simbologie e possibilità interpretative

Journal of Human Evolution, Sep 1, 1984

Rivista di studi liguri, 1985

Rivista di studi liguri, 1972

Préhistoire, art et sociétés: bulletin de la Société Préhistorique de l'Ariège, 2010

Rivista di studi liguri, 1966

LIII Riunione Scientifica dell’Istituto Italiano di Preistoria e Protostoria Preistoria e Protostoria della Liguria, 2018

Quaternary International, 2018

Abstract We report here preliminary results from four seasons of excavation at the rockshelter of... more Abstract We report here preliminary results from four seasons of excavation at the rockshelter of Riparo Bombrini (2002–2005). Three markedly separate horizons were uncovered: the deepest, comprising Levels M1-7, yielded abundant Mousterian lithics and faunal remains. A second macro-unit, corresponding to Levels MS1-2, is only a few decimeters thick and is characterized by the presence of large limestone blocks from partial collapse of the shelter's vault. The scarcity of material and presence of carnivore coprolites suggest sporadic human occupation. The third macro-unit, constituted by Levels A1-3 and following immediately above Levels MS1-2, contains a rich Proto-Aurignacian industry, including Dufour bladelets, bone tools, abundant ochre, numerous decorative objects (mainly perforated shells) and widespread use of exotic raw material. New AMS dates and stratigraphic and sedimentological evidence indicate that the appearance of the Proto-Aurignacian at Bombrini dates to around 41 ky cal BP, in a phase of climatic degradation, paralleling the conditions observed for the transition at other northern Italian sites. While preliminary faunal analysis suggests little change in site use over time, the composition of the lithic assemblages point to a marked technological discontinuity between the two time periods. Riparo Bombrini's stratigraphic sequence affords important details about the environmental and cultural dynamics that marked the expansion of modern humans into Europe and the disappearance of Neandertals in that region during OIS 3. The association of a rich Proto-Aurignacian complex with an anatomically modern deciduous human tooth enhances further its importance for understanding early Upper Paleolithic in Italy.

Science (New York, N.Y.), Jan 23, 2015

The Protoaurignacian culture is pivotal to the debate about the timing of the arrival of modern h... more The Protoaurignacian culture is pivotal to the debate about the timing of the arrival of modern humans in Western Europe and the demise of Neandertals. However, which group is responsible for this culture remains uncertain. We investigated dental remains associated with the Protoaurignacian. The lower deciduous incisor from Riparo Bombrini is modern human, based on its morphology. The upper deciduous incisor from Grotta di Fumane contains ancient mitochondrial DNA of a modern human type. These teeth are the oldest human remains in an Aurignacian-related archeological context, confirming that by 41,000 calendar years before the present, modern humans bearing Protoaurignacian culture spread into Southern Europe. Because the last Neandertals date to 41,030 to 39,260 calendar years before the present, we suggest that the Protoaurignacian triggered the demise of Neandertals in this area.

Bulletin du Musée d' …, 2008

... 2) ; KHATIB Samir (2) ; RICCI Massimo (4) ; ROUSSEL Bertrand (5) ; SIMON Patrick (6) ; TOZZI ... more ... 2) ; KHATIB Samir (2) ; RICCI Massimo (4) ; ROUSSEL Bertrand (5) ; SIMON Patrick (6) ; TOZZI Carlo (7) ; VALENSI Patricia (2) ; VICINO ... international d'études ligures, Via Romana, 39, 18012 Bordighera, ITALIE (5) Musée de Paléontologie humaine de Terra Amata, 25 bd ...

L’arte rupestre dell’età dei metalli nella penisola italiana: localizzazione dei siti in rapporto al territorio, simbologie e possibilità interpretative

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