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Exploring Ancient Technology ANTH-420 Lab One: Lithic Technology; Prelude

In lab one we will be exploring lithic technology. To prepare for the lab you will need to find a core—a stone that you think you can use to make a stone tool or remove flakes from, and a “hammer stone,” a stone that you can use as a hammer to flake your core. Your core should be of sufficient size to chip flakes off of and shape into the tool you want to make. Your hammer stone should be big enough to fit comfortably in your and allow you to strike your core without smashing your fingers (ouch, the blood comes out). The illustration below will give you some idea of what you want to look for. You will want to give careful consideration to the material properties of the core and the hammer stone—what qualities do you think will be most important for each? How will you recognize them? Give this some thought, you will be writing up your experiences as part of the Lab Report.

Don’t try to do anything with the stones before the lab, but come prepared to bang some rocks. Remember, you will need to use the safety equipment provided, Gloves, Eye Protection, Hand- and Leg-Pads. You may bring your own if you have them.