Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7444633 | Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
The Mesolithic base-camp of Vale Marim I is located on the seashore of Sines harbour domain and covers a surface of about 1Â ha. The archaeological excavation encompassed an area of about 260Â m2. Several domestic structures were recovered; the fireplaces probably polarized economic and social action, like manufacture of lithic artefacts, cooking and probably the fish smoking activity; some areas without domestic structures and with very low density of lithic artefacts have been interpreted as latent remains of probable huts. The idea of a society based on an incipient kinship structure is admitted. The charcoal analysis has provided substantial information on the spread of pinewood (Pinus pinea) in keeping with a progressively mild climate, in the transition to the sixth millennium cal BC, favouring the development of open-air settlements. In sum, dwelling structures will be discussed in accordance with environmental changes and social organization.
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Authors
Joaquina Soares, Carlos Tavares da Silva,