Sauveterrian
| The Stone Age |
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| ↑ before Homo (Pliocene) |
| ↓ Chalcolithic |
The Sauveterrian is the name for an archaeological culture of the European Mesolithic which flourished around 8500–6500 years BC. The name is derived from the type site of Sauveterre-la-Lémance in the French département of Lot-et-Garonne.
It extended through large parts of western and central Europe. Characteristic artefacts include geometric microliths and backed points on micro-blades. Woodworking tools are notably missing from Sauveterrian assemblages. There is evidence for ritual burial.
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