Neanderthals in Italy : an evaluative review of current archeological knowledge

Skeates, Robin

Abstract

This paper briefly reviews current archeological knowledge of Neanderthals in Italy. It is written from the perspective of an international consumer - critical and constructively provocative - of Italian archeological data. It considers eight themes: origins; paleoclimate and ecological refugia; competition between predators; seasonal mobility and dwelling; resource exploitation; intercommunicating; behavioural changes; Anatomically Modern Humans. It then highlights five areas for further research: dating; open sites; plants; human remains; behavioral changes during MIS 3.

Citation

Skeates, R. (2023). Neanderthals in Italy : an evaluative review of current archeological knowledge. Journal of Mediterranean Archaeology, 15, 291-302. https://doi.org/10.13133/2280-6148/18121

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 12, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Aug 21, 2023
• Publication Date: Aug 21, 2023
• Deposit Date: Feb 14, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 14, 2024
• Journal: Journal of Mediterranean Earth Sciences
• Print ISSN: 0952-7648
• Electronic ISSN: 1743-1700
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Pages: 291-302
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.13133/2280-6148/18121
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2255459