2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
A study of prehistoric hunter-gatherer lithic uses analysed by highly precise use-wear method on tribological theory.
| Project/Area Number |
23720376
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Archaeology
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| Research Institution | Tohoku University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
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| Keywords | トライボロジー / 石器使用痕 / ロシア / モンゴル / エクアドル / 後期旧石器時代 / 縄文時代 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This study proposed new knowlege on ｔhe function of stone tools in prehistoric age by a highly precise use-wear analysis. Specifically, objectives of this study were not only 16 prehistoric sites in Japan belonging to Upper Palaeolithic and Jomon period but also 2 sites in Mongolia, 3 sites in Russia and 4 sites in Ecuador. 101 replicated experiments were carried out to improve use-wear analysis. Furthermore, the formation mechanism of polished surface was understood rationally based on the principle of technological friction and wear. I got new knowledge about use wear analysis way of lithic artifacts from the theoretical and practical view points.
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| Free Research Field |
考古学
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