An overview of the Mesolithic in the northwest Atlantic and inland area of the Iberian Peninsula

• DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2023.05.005
• Publication Date: 2023-06-09T11:46:54Z
• Authors: M. Natividad Fuer...; Eduardo Ramil-Rego; Carlos Fernández-...; Diego Herrero-Alonso; Eduardo González-...; Ana Neira-Campos
• Keywords: Mesolithic; Peninsula; Chronology; Human settlement

This paper reviews the Mesolithic in northwest Atlantic and inland area of Iberian Peninsula it is considered overall context rest Peninsula. The Cantabrian Mountains are northern boundary study area, which excludes adjoining coastal area. In addition to geographical, geological environmental settings, chronology human remains also reviewed, paying special attention specific characteristics each main sites. primary faunal, plant remain, bone stone industry - including raw material supply, technology typology features settlements presented. All above allow us discuss similarities peculiarities this relation other regions