Palaeolithic Italy Advanced Studies on Early Human Adaptations in the Apennine Peninsula 1st Edition by Valentina Borgia, Emanuela Cristiani ISBN 9088905843 9789088905841
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ISBN 10: 9088905843
ISBN 13: 9789088905841
Author: Valentina Borgia, Emanuela Cristiani
The picture of the Palaeolithic adaptations in the Italian Peninsula has always been coarse-grained compared to various well-researched regional hotspots in central and western Europe, as a result of historical research bias preventing the application of new research methodologies. Nonetheless, discoveries regarding Neanderthal extinction and behavioral complexity, the dispersal of Anatomically Modern Humans as well as the origin and diffusion of modern technologies and symbolic behavior in Europe have brought Italy into focus as an ideal region for understanding the evolutionary development of various hominin species that inhabited the continent in the Late Pleistocene. In particular the dynamics of the earliest human peopling of Europe, the reasons and timing of Neanderthal’s demise and how environmental factors affected human prehistoric behavior, rates of technological innovation and connectivity of hunter-gatherer groups in Europe.
The edited volume Palaeolithic Italy aims to contribute to our better understanding of the previous, still open, research questions. This will be achieved by presenting the latest advances in Palaeolithic research in Italy due to the application of a variety of modern analytical methods and cutting-edge techniques when studying numerous collections of materials from both old and new excavations as well as the latest results of field research in the country. The volume is intended for the international academia, representing a key reference for all archaeologists and readers interested in Early Prehistory of the Mediterranean region.
Palaeolithic Italy Advanced Studies on Early Human Adaptations in the Apennine Peninsula 1st Table of contents:
Chapter 1: The Apennine Peninsula in the Palaeolithic Period
1.1 Geographical and Environmental Context of the Apennine Peninsula
1.2 Climate and Environmental Change in the Palaeolithic
1.3 Early Human Migrations into Italy: The Role of the Apennine Peninsula in European Prehistory
1.4 Key Archaeological Sites in Italy: An Overview
1.5 Stratigraphy and Chronology: Establishing the Timeline of Human Occupation
Chapter 2: Early Human Populations in Palaeolithic Italy
2.1 Neanderthals and Early Homo sapiens in Italy
2.2 Fossil Evidence: Human Remains from Key Sites (e.g., Grotta del Cavallo, Sima de los Huesos)
2.3 The Interaction Between Neanderthals and Modern Humans
2.4 Demographic and Cultural Patterns in Early Human Populations
2.5 Case Study: The Homo sapiens Arrival in Italy: Evidence and Implications
Chapter 3: Lithic Technology and Tool Use
3.1 Stone Tools: Techniques and Technologies in the Palaeolithic
3.2 The Mousterian Industry: Neanderthal Toolkits in Italy
3.3 Upper Palaeolithic Industries: From Mousterian to Aurignacian and Gravettian
3.4 The Role of Tools in Subsistence and Survival Strategies
3.5 Case Study: Analysis of Lithic Assemblages from the Apennine Peninsula
Chapter 4: Subsistence Strategies and Diet
4.1 Hunting and Gathering in Palaeolithic Italy: Evidence from Archaeological Sites
4.2 Animal Remains: Faunal Analysis and Its Role in Understanding Early Human Diet
4.3 The Importance of Marine and Terrestrial Resources in the Apennine Peninsula
4.4 Plant Use and Evidence of Early Agriculture in Pre-Neolithic Times
4.5 Case Study: The Role of Climate Change in Shaping Subsistence Strategies
Chapter 5: Early Art and Symbolism in Palaeolithic Italy
5.1 Cave Art and Portable Art from Early Human Sites
5.2 The Use of Symbolism and Its Role in Social Organization
5.3 The Cave of Fumane: Early Evidence of Art in Italy
5.4 The Role of Art in Ritual and Communication among Early Humans
5.5 Case Study: The Gravettian and Aurignacian Artifacts in Italy
Chapter 6: The Social Organization of Palaeolithic Populations
6.1 Social Structures in Neanderthal and Early Modern Human Groups
6.2 Evidence for Group Living: Campsites and Domestic Space
6.3 Cooperation, Exchange, and Social Networks in the Palaeolithic
6.4 Ritual and Burial Practices: Understanding Social and Cultural Norms
6.5 Case Study: The Social Implications of Early Burials in Italy
Chapter 7: The Role of the Apennine Peninsula in the Wider European Palaeolithic Context
7.1 Human Adaptations in Italy in Relation to Other European Regions
7.2 Interaction and Migration Patterns Across the Mediterranean and into Southern Europe
7.3 Climate Change and Its Role in Shaping Palaeolithic Human Populations
7.4 The Spread of Technological Innovations: From the Near East to Italy
7.5 Case Study: Comparing Italian Palaeolithic Populations to those in France and Spain
Chapter 8: Advances in Palaeolithic Research and Methodologies
8.1 New Approaches in Palaeolithic Archaeology: Remote Sensing, GIS, and Excavation Techniques
8.2 The Role of Genetic Research and Ancient DNA in Understanding Early Human Adaptations
8.3 Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction: Advances in Climate and Vegetation Analysis
8.4 Collaborative Research and Multi-Disciplinary Approaches in Understanding the Palaeolithic
8.5 Case Study: The Use of Isotopic Analysis in Reconstructing Early Human Diets and Mobility
Chapter 9: The Legacy of the Palaeolithic in Modern Italy
9.1 The Continuation of Palaeolithic Traditions in Later Cultures
9.2 The Influence of Palaeolithic Populations on the Development of Neolithic and Bronze Age Italy
9.3 Palaeolithic Sites as Cultural Heritage and Their Role in Modern Italian Identity
9.4 Public Engagement and Education: How Palaeolithic Research Shapes Contemporary Understanding
9.5 Case Study: The Protection and Preservation of Palaeolithic Sites in Italy
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