Deconstructing Olduvai: A Taphonomic Study of the Bed I Sites
Plio-Pleistocene sites are a rare occurrence in same sites. This combination of factors is the archaeological record. When they are unique in East African Plio-Pleistocene uncovered, the faunal materials so crucial to archaeology and has stimulated much d
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Deconstructing Olduvai: A Taphonomic Study of the Bed I Sites
By Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo Department of Prehistory Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
Rebeca Barba Egido Department of Prehistory Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
and Charles P. Egeland Department of Anthropology Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
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Cover illustration: Olduvai Gorge, photo by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo
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This book is dedicated to the following people: To Mary Leakey, whose dedication to the field and attention to detail at Olduvai Gorge created a truly impressive wealth of archaeological data, without which the present work would never be possible. MDR dedicates this book to Mary, for her unlimited patience, support, and help. With love. CPE dedicates this book to hi
