Renewed Investigation of the Middle and Upper Paleolithic Sites in the Jebel Qalkha Area, Southern Jordan (original) (raw)

2019, S. Nakamura, T. Adachi, M. Abe (eds.), Decades in Deserts: Essays on Near Eastern Archaeology in honour of Sumio Fujii, pp. 23-41. Rokuichi Syobou, Japan, 2019, ISBN 978-4-86445-111-6 C3022

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This research examines Middle and Upper Paleolithic archaeological sites in the Jebel Qalkha area of southern Jordan, presenting findings from new field investigations at locations including Tor Faraj, Wadi Aghar, and Tor Fawaz. The study highlights the implications of marine shell findings for understanding behavioral changes in resource exploitation between the late Middle Paleolithic (MP) and Initial Upper Paleolithic (IUP) periods, emphasizing the importance of interconnectivity between coastal and inland areas. By integrating techno-typological and stratigraphic analyses, the research aims to further elucidate cultural chronology and adaptive strategies of prehistoric foragers in a marginal environment.