Social, Economic and Symbolic Perspectives at the Dawn of Metal Production Edited by (original) (raw)

In the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula, the lithic assemblages of post-Neolithic periods have been dealt with so superficially that the most note-worthy features that have attracted archaeologists' attention, and which have therefore been reflected in publications, only refer to typological and morphometric aspects. In this respect, when referring to the known lithic record, especially the objects found in funerary contexts, mention is only made of the raw material used, its colour, size and its morphological determination. This determination is based on the comparison with contemporary implements or on parallels with morphotypes used by archaeologists working in other disciplines. Thus, it is customary to find citations of blades, knives, halberds, daggers, etc. In conclusion, it was the pieces that were considered exceptional from the stylistic point of view that were sought out, studied and published, whereas other kinds of products that did not follow these stylistic canons were discarded or ignored, although they could in fact be more illustrative of the subsistence behaviour of the societies being studied.