Standardization of Nubian Levallois Technology in Dhofar, Southern Arabia

The characteristics and distribution of “Nubian" Levallois technology have been prominent in recent discussions Middle Palaeolithic/Middle Stone Age technological variability its implications. Here we explore Nubian by focusing on the relative “standardization” TH.69 assemblage from western Dhofar, one most “Nubian” all assemblages. Aspects evaluated include shape cores dorsal surface preparation patterns. We found that some ways – such as overall reduction method, coefficients variation for various features core does demonstrate standardization. Yet, others, precise way which convexity was prepared, is rather less standardized. Our findings highlight complexity defining operationalizing concept On balance, argue relatively standardized reduction, yet wider meaning this not clear.