Publications by authors named "Elena Nacheva"
Article Synopsis
- The dispersal of Homo sapiens during MIS 3 in the Late Pleistocene, characterized by technological changes known as Initial Upper Paleolithic (IUP), is examined through excavations at Bacho Kiro Cave in Bulgaria.
- Excavations from 2015 to 2021 uncovered over 2,000 lithic artifacts dated between 45,040 and 43,280 cal BP, alongside fauna remains and human fossils, revealing insights into the raw material use and lithic production techniques.
- Analysis of the lithics indicates long-distance mobility for raw materials, evidence of advanced knapping techniques, and on-site tool curation, contributing to a better understanding of lithic economies across different IUP
