An integrated analysis of Maglemose bone points reframes the Early Mesolithic of Southern Scandinavia

Author:

Jensen Theis Zetner Trolle,Sjöström Arne,Fischer Anders,Rosengren Erika,Lanigan Liam Thomas,Bennike Ole,Richter Kristine Korzow,Gron Kurt Joseph,Mackie Meaghan,Mortensen Morten Fischer,Sørensen Lasse,Chivall David,Iversen Katrine Højholt,Taurozzi Alberto John,Olsen Jesper,Schroeder Hannes,Milner Nicky,Sørensen Mikkel,Collins Matthew James

Abstract

AbstractThe extensive peat bogs of Southern Scandinavia have yielded rich Mesolithic archaeological assemblages, with one of the most iconic artefacts being the bone point. Although great in number they remain understudied. Here we present a combined investigation of the typology, protein-based species composition, and absolute chronology of Maglemosian bone points. The majority of the bone points are made from cervids and bovines. However, changes both in species composition and barb morphology can be directly linked to a paucity of finds lasting nearly 600 years in Southern Scandinavia around 10,300 cal BP. We hypothesize that this hiatus was climate-driven and forced hunter-gatherers to abandon the lakes. Furthermore, the marked change in bone points coincides with a change in lithic technology. We, therefore, propose that the Maglemose culture in Southern Scandinavia is fundamentally divided into an Early Complex and a Late Complex.

Funder

European Union's EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020

Natural Environment Research Council

Villum Fonden

Danmarks Grundforskningsfond

Novo Nordisk Fonden

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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