Öküzini Cave Iies 900 m. Northeast of Karain in the hinterlands of the bay of Antalya. The Cave is important for its Iithic industry which shows remarkable assortment for Epipaleolithic period. The number of the end-scrapers which are very interesting a lot more than the other artifacts in this cave. in the research, the end-scrapers c1assifiedinto 24 subtypes. The horizontal and vertical distribution of the materials in the area was examined in relation to their subtypes. In conclusion, it is considered that Iithic tool industry in Öküzini cave is a continuation of an existed culture. More than 50 % of the materials are made on blade. This is an evidence of the presence of a developed blade culture in the cave. We believe that this study will guide more detailed morphological researches in the future.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | January 1, 1998 |
Published in Issue | Year 1998 Volume: 38 Issue: 1-2 |
Ankara University Journal of the Faculty of Languages and History-Geography
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