In habitation Q31, a unique method, unseen elsewhere at Étiolles, was used to shape several cores. The knapper began with an asymmetrical block, not symmetrical. This little-used technique was used to produce simple objects.
PF = Striking platform (Plan de Frappe); D = Flint object (Débitage)
Photo © ARPE/DAO © M. Philippe
Photo © ARPE/DAO © M. Philippe
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