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and logical Roc sites del located Migdia are some two 15 rock km shelter east of archaeo-
of Vic in north eastern Catalonia (see the the map), city
which de of 650 lies m at above the base sea of level, a 100 dominating m cliff an the altitufluence
of the river Ter and its tributary, con-
Moran, in the Sau Valley. The cliffs above the rock the
shelter limestone consist and of marl, a red the conglomerate degraded remnants capped by
which form steep slopes below the site. Today of
these (Quercus slopes ilexL.) support woodland. a In dense addition, Holm the valley Oak
ces. lies near These the factors juncture combine of distinct with climatic temperature influen-
inversion bility to create effects a zone and in extreme which a topographic wide range of variaferent
biological communities occur within a limited
of potential geographical human area, food supporting resources. a broad This would range
dif-
have ric populations been a considerable with an economy attraction based to prehisto-
hunting and gathering. (Fig. 1): upon
Figure 1.
Iberian Peninsula.
Map showing the position of both sites in the northeast of the
MÒNICA OLIVA & RIKER YLL
2. METHODOLOGY
objects Analytic follow parameters and adapt used preceding for molluscs papers studies1which resume some variables: taxonomy and
identification manuals2, final morphology if possible of with the object, some morphometrters
for (width, circular length, holes….all diameter, the perforations sizes in mm), diame-
classic
cription of human modifications3or natural modificationcal
modifications- with microscopy polish, visualization4(technologi-
destured
areas…5-, perforations percussion morphology- points, frac-
directional or bi-directional simple complex-, one
situation nate fixation of hole or suspension ( central, eccentric…) system ( without, to determirect
-holes or another fixed objects- or directopen/closed
areas), functional circular traces or if they ring are finger, possible projected
indicern
and support with experimental procedures. to dis-
3. CINGLE VERMELL
evidence, The deposit very homogenous, shows a unique with sedimentary abundant faunal level
remains has produced and lithic evidence artefacts for (Vila, Epipalaeolithic 1985). This occupation
years BP and (uncal). has a The radiocarbon archaeological date of remains 9760 inclu-
±160
dence a collection to suggest of mollusca that the people elements. who There settled is here evi-
site
brought remains, with which them are artefacts mostly from of ornamental far afield. The function, shell
may zones indicate before a occasional few specimens consumption were selectively in littoral
brought species determinates back to the site at Cingle with other Vermell objects. indicate Total
variety of origins and intentional use: Nassarius a
Dentaliumsp.(vulgare), incrassatus, Cyclope pellucida, Pecten sp.(Pecten Trivia monacha,
baeus), Acanthocardia tuberculata, Cardium jaco-
sp6
and Acanthocardia Acanthocardia and Cardiumsp. spinosa7. are edibe Pecten species sp.,
and valves. they The are majority represented of fragments with some of Pectensp. fragmentary
be derived from the same valves, of 2 individuals. may
1(Oliva 2Dance
2002
(1992),
and
Fetcher
2007).
3Based in Barge (1982),
and
D’Errico
Falkner et al. (1993)
(1993),
and
Taborin
Lindner
(1993),
(1999).
4Observed traces with binocular Optika Lab-2, WF 10x/20 mm Oliva and (2002) WF20x/13mm, and Estrada continous (2004).
Digital Microscopy Moticam1000 1.3 mp.
zoom (1x-4x), arriving until 80x. Photo with
5Distinction
parallel lines,
traces
oblique
of concentric
lines...
rotation, irregular perforation, abrasive vertical lines, abrasive horizontal lines, in all-directional lines, polish
high
6Cardiumused modified. as a generic name. Sometimes the CerastodermaorAcanthocardiavalves identification is a dificult task when the object is
7Revised previous determination in Vila (1985).
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