An Early Upper Palaeolithic decorated bone tubular rod from Pod Hradem Cave, Czech Republic

Duncan Wright; Ladislav Nejman; Francesco D'Errico; Miroslav Kralik; Rachel Wood; Martin Ivanov; Sarka Hladilova

doi:10.1017/S0003598X00050201

An Early Upper Palaeolithic decorated bone tubular rod from Pod Hradem Cave, Czech Republic

Duncan Wright, Ladislav Nejman, Francesco D'Errico, Miroslav Kralik, Rachel Wood, Martin Ivanov, Sarka Hladilova

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Personal ornaments are a notable feature of the Early Upper Palaeolithic in Europe and an important expression of modern human identity. The tubular bone rod from Pod Hradem Cave in the Czech Republic is the first example of its kind from Central Europe. Laboratory examination reveals the techniques used in its manufacture and underlines the skill of its maker. AMS dates and Bayesian modelling suggest a cultural association with the Early Aurignacian period. It illustrates the cultural links across large areas of Europe at this time, although it is unique in its specific combination of size, raw material and decorative features.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-46
Number of pages	17
Journal	Antiquity
Volume	88
Issue number	339
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003598X00050201
Publication status	Published - Mar 2014

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