Short and close in time: overlapped occupation from the layer 56 of the Molare Rock shelter (Southern Italy)

摘要: The Molare Rock shelter (S. Giovanni a Piro, Salerno, Italy) is key site to carry out high-resolution chronological studies in the broader context of Italian Mousterian peopling dynamics. stratigraphic sequence be referred MIS 5 and characterized by presence number thin anthropic levels (often consisting largely undisturbed living floors) alternated with sterile layers various thickness. Even if excavated area covers only part original site, macro-evidence spatial organization settlement (e.g. position hearths, structures, etc.) quite variable through sequence. However, analyses are needed better understand archaeological record detect continuities or discontinuities related survival change dynamics economic strategies time. This paper concerns data from layer 56. level was interposed between two thick clay. Its upper part, directly contact overlying clay sediment, can considered as floor. Since taphonomic indicated good preservation state context, we combined lithic technology (implemented RMU analysis) study distribution patterns finds; such an approach allowed us correlate inner variations 56 different “occupational events”, probably separated very short gap. occupations appear space management use which may either reflect punctuated expression continuum.