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1. The Emergence of the Acheulean in East Africa: Historical Perspectives and Current Issues

Authors : Rosalia Gallotti, Margherita Mussi

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We review below the Acheulean of East Africa from two perspectives: the history of research and the current state of the art. The definition of Acheulean industries has changed considerably over 150 years and since the earliest research in Africa. A brief presentation of the main discoveries, of the many theories, and of the various methods used in Acheulean archaeological research will help in understanding the current debate and the topics addressed in this volume.

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Title: The Emergence of the Acheulean in East Africa: Historical Perspectives and Current Issues
Authors: Rosalia Gallotti
Margherita Mussi
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: The Emergence of the Acheulean in East Africa and Beyond
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-75983-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-75985-2

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75985-2_1