Research > Sapienza Research Projects > Research mission on the cognitive and technological development of Paleolithic human communities in China
Principal Investigator: Cristina Lemorini
External links:
https://research.uniroma1.it/missione-di-ricerca-sullo-sviluppo-cognitivo-e-tecnologico-delle-comunit%C3%A0-umane-del-paleolitico
The project involves the functional study of basalt and andesite tools recovered from the high-altitude open-air site of Shanggagang (Middle Paleolithic, 200,000 years ago), as well as the functional study of trachyte, flint, and quartz tools from Yunnan Province, also studied by Prof. Hao and his research group. These come from two cave sites—Tianhuadong Cave (Middle Paleolithic, 95,000–50,000 years ago) and Yanfangdong Cave (Upper Paleolithic, 27,000–15,000 years ago)—and one open-air site, Xiajisha (Lower Paleolithic, 27,000–15,000 years ago).
Collaborators:
Alessandro Ciccola (RTD-A, Department of Environmental Biology); Giulia Previti (RTD-A, Department of Ancient Sciences); Stella Nunziante Cesaro (SMATCH); Flavia Marinelli (Research Collaborator); Davide Delpiano (RTD-A, University of Ferrara); Hao Li (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Further details about this research:
- Research type: Progetto di Ateneo
- Research topic: Lithic industry; Paleolithic
- Fundings: Sapienza International agreements and MAECI 2024