Micromorphology and site formation at Die Kelders Cave I, South Africa

Journal of Human Evolution

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 43-90

  Goldberg, Paul ^a  

^a Boston University   (United States)

Author keywords

Aeolian sedimentation; Caves; Diagenesis; Hearths; Micromorphology; Site formation

Indexed keywords

DIAGENESIS; HEARTH; STONE AGE;

DIE KELDERS CAVE 1; SOUTH AFRICA; WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE;

ANIMALIA; HOMINIDAE; MOLLUSCA; PRIMATES;

EID: 0034049218     PISSN: 00472484     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jhev.1999.0350     Document Type: Article

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