Experimental archaeology is an important methodology for archaeologists to understand prehistoric technological processes.By means of reproducing unearthed objects,we are able to acquire empirical knowledge of technical sequence and energetic expenditure.Through an experimental replication of stone mace head,the current study reconstructs the manufacture technology and technical sequence,including the procurement of raw materials and the application of tool-kit,and also calculates the energetic expenditure in terms of time.The experiment offers practical reference for our understanding of the technical sequence of lithic reduction in general,as well as of object value system.
Stone mace headExperimental archaeologyTechnical sequenceEnergetic expenditureObject value
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