New findings from the Paleolithic site of Costești I in the north-western Moldova
New findings from the Paleolithic site of Costești I in the north-western Moldova
Author(s): Theodor Obadă, Serghei Ivanov, Serghei Covalenco, Natalia PaşenciucSubject(s): Archaeology, Museology & Heritage Studies, Prehistory
Published by: Muzeul Național de Etnografie și Istorie Naturală
Keywords: Upper Paleolithic; Republic of Moldova; mammoth; hunting weapon; flint tools;
Summary/Abstract: Mammoth remains, a spear point made of mammoth tusk and flint artifacts were found at the shallow water near the bank of the Costeşti water reservoir in 2018, near the well-known Upper Paleolithic site of Costeşti I (Râşcani District, Republic of Moldova). New findings significantly correct our knowledge of the object and hunting practices of people of the Gravettian culture Molodova – Cosăuți – Cotu Miculinți type, in the Prut-Dniester region during the last glaciation.
Journal: Buletin Științific. Revistă de Etnografie, Științele Naturii și Muzeologie
- Issue Year: 28/2018
- Issue No: 28
- Page Range: 44-54
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
