| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5112011 | Journal of Archaeological Science | 2017 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
δ13Cwax remains stable throughout the MSA, but leaf-wax n-alkane chain length and δDwax increase during the Late Howiesons Poort interval. Comparison with such patterns in modern plants in the region suggests this represents a shift towards the input of more arid-adapted vegetation into the shelter, driven either by aridification at the site locale or a change in selection practices. Our results suggest that these techniques have further potential in southern Africa and globally at sites where organic matter preservation is high.
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Authors
James A. Collins, Andrew S. Carr, Enno SchefuÃ, Arnoud Boom, Judith Sealy,