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DOI	10.1016/j.quascirev.2019.105870
	Neanderthals at the frontier? Geological potential of southwestern South Scandinavia as archive of Pleistocene human occupation
	Nielsen T.K.; Kristiansen S.M.; Riede F.
发表日期	2019
ISSN	0277-3791
卷号	221
英文摘要	Preservation and exposure of sediments is a prerequisite for finding archaeological traces. Regional geological history plays a significant and potentially biasing role in the reconstruction of the biogeographical distribution of Pleistocene hominins, particularly in previously glaciated regions. Here we present a digital geoarchaeological approach to a qualitative assessment of this archaeological bias in southwestern South Scandinavia. First, we identify time periods where the region was accessible and suitable for past humans. Our results show that only the longer Pleistocene interstadials offered terrestrial access in combination with potentially suitable habitats. Second, we present an extended digital geoarchaeological prospection of lacustrine, fluvial and palaeosol deposits and relict landscape features. This review guides the identification of preserved sediments of Pleistocene origin and confirms that Pleistocene deposits and landscape features are present in the study area, however, generally in a poor state and low quantity/quality. Third, we map the modern occurrence of sediment exposure through natural processes and anthropogenic activities. Triangulating the cumulated results of these three steps we identify three target areas which offer promising combinations of these factors: A) the Holsted and Rødding hill islands in Central South Jutland; B) the moraine landscape of Central East Jutland, and C) the intersections of buried valleys on the east coast of Jutland. To test the robustness of our prediction, it is necessary to regularly survey open quarries and exposures in these target areas. This should be the aim of future studies, ideally conducted, we suggest, using citizen science approaches that include relevant stakeholders. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd
英文关键词	Digital geoarchaeology; Neanderthal site prediction; Paleoenvironment; Paleogeography; Pleistocene; Scandinavia
语种	英语
scopus关键词	Deposits; Sediments; Geo archaeologies; Neanderthals; Paleo-environment; Paleogeography; Pleistocene; Scandinavia; Geology; archaeology; biogeography; geographical distribution; hominid; occupation; paleoenvironment; paleogeography; Pleistocene; prediction; preservation; qualitative analysis; reconstruction; Denmark; Jutland; Scandinavia
来源期刊	Quaternary Science Reviews
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/151776
作者单位	Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, Aarhus University, Moesgård Allé 20, Højbjerg, 8270, Denmark; Department of Geoscience Aarhus University, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark; Collaborate Research Centre 806: Our Way to Europe, University of Cologne, Bernhard-Feilchenfeld-Straße 11, Köln, 50969, Germany; Neanderthal Museum, Talstraße 300, Mettmann, 40822, Germany
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Nielsen T.K.,Kristiansen S.M.,Riede F.. Neanderthals at the frontier? Geological potential of southwestern South Scandinavia as archive of Pleistocene human occupation[J],2019,221.
APA	Nielsen T.K.,Kristiansen S.M.,&Riede F..(2019).Neanderthals at the frontier? Geological potential of southwestern South Scandinavia as archive of Pleistocene human occupation.Quaternary Science Reviews,221.
MLA	Nielsen T.K.,et al."Neanderthals at the frontier? Geological potential of southwestern South Scandinavia as archive of Pleistocene human occupation".Quaternary Science Reviews 221(2019).