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Paleoanthropology in Greece: Recent Findings and Interpretations Read chapter Read first chapter

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15. The Plio-Pleistocene Large Mammal Record of Greece: Implications for Early Human Dispersals into Europe

Authors : George D. Koufos, Dimitris S. Kostopoulos

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Abstract

Extensive fieldwork and detailed studies during the last three decades have enriched our understanding of the Plio-Pleistocene large mammal record of Greece. While the unearthed material is abundant, it is not evenly distributed throughout the Plio-Pleistocene; therefore, there are time intervals in this period for which the known large mammal fauna is limited and our knowledge is poor. The Greek Plio-Pleistocene large mammal record reveals a paleoenvironmental transition from open woodlands in late Pliocene, to savannah-like landscape during the early Pleistocene, and to open grasslands during the late early Pleistocene. During this environmental shift, several taxa arrived in Greece in their westward expansion, whereas others made their last European appearance. The arrival of Homo in Europe is discussed in relation to the Greek faunal record. The available data cannot clearly distinguish between an African or an Asian origin, but the latter is supported by more evidence.

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Title
The Plio-Pleistocene Large Mammal Record of Greece: Implications for Early Human Dispersals into Europe
Authors
George D. Koufos
Dimitris S. Kostopoulos
Copyright Year
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Paleoanthropology of the Balkans and Anatolia

Print ISBN: 978-94-024-0873-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-94-024-0874-4

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-0874-4_15