Formation of Mesolithic hunting campsites: Case studies of the Rydno and Wieliszew sites (Poland)
[ 1 ] Ośrodek Archeologii Pradziejowej, Instytut Archeologii i Etnologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk | [ P ] pracownik
2026
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angielski
EN The organisation of hunter-gatherer campsites and whether repetitive behaviour patterns are reflected in the cultural and functional context of archaeological sites remains an important issue in Mesolithic archaeology. We analysed the material from the Rydno and Wieliszew sites in Poland, using the refitting of flint artefacts, the identification of use-wear on tools, and their spatial analysis to deliver the recon-struction of socio-technical processes that affected the formation of flint assemblages. The results indi-cate that despite the similar function of the campsites at Rydno and Wieliszew, they differed in the use of natural resources. These results are discussed in a broad European context and compared with findings obtained elsewhere. The article highlights new opportunities for reinterpreting many previously studied Mesolithic sites, some of which are already recognised as archival collections. Such lithic collections have the potential for developing new theories and comparing them with findings derived from materials obtained using modern excavation methods. The research results show that studies based on thorough and detailed analysis contribute to a deeper understanding of the processes involved in the formation of Mesolithic sites through the identification and description of settlement structures, which also allows us to determine the spatial and even temporal relationships between them.
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