Humanities

Lost for words: an extraordinary structure at the early Neolithic settlement of WF16

S. Mithen

This research by Steven Mithen delves into the extraordinary aspects of Structure O75 from the early Neolithic settlement of WF16, revealing its unique characteristics that challenge our understanding of Neolithic archaeology and its implications for cognitive and linguistic advancements.

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Abstract

This paper explores the concept of "extraordinariness" in archaeology using Structure O75 from the early Neolithic settlement of WF16 in southern Jordan as a case study. The author argues that Structure O75 is extraordinary because it doesn't fit into existing categories of Neolithic finds, challenging our concepts and potentially driving cognitive and linguistic development during the transition from mobile hunter-gatherer to sedentary farming communities.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Oct 15, 2020

Authors

Steven Mithen

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