| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1043828 | Quaternary International | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The stratigraphic and chronological positions of the Palaeolithic sites of Loreto and Notarchirico have been revised by adopting a litho-tephro-stratigraphic approach applied to the deposits of the Venosa basin, relating them to the evolution of volcanic eruptions of Mount Vulture. The Notarchirico tephra, dated to around 640 ka, is a geological marker of paramount importance in the study of ancient Southern Italia settlements and identifies the assemblage from level F at Notarchirico as one of the oldest Acheulean in Europe.
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Authors
David Lefèvre, Jean-Paul Raynal, Gérard Vernet, Guy Kieffer, Marcello Piperno,