Lithic Analysis

3 units

This seminar will provide graduate and undergraduate archaeologists and other interested students with an introduction to various aspects of lithic analysis. Stone tools and lithic debitage found at prehistoric settlement and activity sites can provide insights into the lives of past peoples that are both complementary and contrastive to findings from other material remains, and are thus a major area of archaeological interest. Topics to be covered will include a historical review of the various developments in lithic analysis, hands-on application of analytical techniques using flaked stone tools, ground stone tools, and lithic debitage, lithic illustration, and flaked and ground stone tool replication. Prerequisites: Introduction to Archaeology.