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Explore the earliest archaeological sites at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania through this comprehensive study of early hominid behaviour and human evolution. This Routledge book examines stone tools and animal bones found at these best-documented sites, integrating taphonomy research, mammalian behaviour studies, and ecological theory to reconstruct how our ancestors lived. The author demonstrates how modern and prehistoric evidence combine to build archaeological interpretations, guiding readers through the geological, ecological, and archaeological dimensions of human origins. By connecting fossil records with behavioural analysis, the work reveals the foundations of human activity and offers essential insights into the earliest chapters of our species' development.

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Focuses on Olduvai Gorge's earliest sites in Tanzania, among the most important locations for understanding human evolution and early hominid behaviour.

Analyses stone tools and animal bones as primary evidence for reconstructing early hominid daily activities and subsistence patterns.

Integrates taphonomy research to explain how animal remains became fossils and what this tells us about hominid interactions with their environment.

Applies ecological theory and mammalian behaviour studies to contextualise early human development within prehistoric ecosystems.

Demonstrates interpretive methods showing how modern scientific evidence combines with prehistoric data to build reliable archaeological conclusions about human origins.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 December 1988
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23 December 2006

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