Terminal Pleistocene microblade play a key role in understanding the Paleolithic-Neolithic transition in North China.This article synthesizes diverse data regarding such topics as microblade technology,raw material procurement,tool assemblages,subsistence strategy,and settlement patterns from a number of sites in North China from Marine Isotope Stage 2(MIS2)forward.This article also comprehensively summarizes population-wide behavioral changes and cultural development processes from 28,000-9,000 BP in this region.By combining results of chronological,paleoenvironmental,and ancient DNA studies,this analysis demonstrates that the Paleolithic-Neolithic transition in North China was motivated by various factors,including climatic fluctuations leading to changes in adaptative strategies,also closely related to interregional population migration and cultural exchange.
North China RegionPaleolithic-Neolithic Age TransitionMicrobladeClimatic FluctuationPopulation Migration
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