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Libyco-Capsian (African Epipaleolithic periods, prehistoric North African periods, ... Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Archaeological industry dated to about 8000 BCE, characterized by a sudden technological change evinced by grinding stones, more bone tools, polished bone artifacts, decorated ostrich eggshell, and shell beads. This change is believed to coincide with climactic shift toward higher temperatures. |
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Libyco-Capsian (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,A)
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Libisch-Capsien (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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libiocapsiense (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,U)
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.... Styles and Periods (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ <styles, periods, and cultures by region> (G) |
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............ African (general, continental cultures) (G) |
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................ prehistoric African (G) |
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.................... prehistoric North African periods (G) |
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........................ African Epipaleolithic periods (G) |
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............................ Libyco-Capsian (G) |
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