Moravský Krumlov IV – a new multilayer Palaeolithic site in Moravia

Abstract

The site of Moravský Krumlov IV is situated in the Krumlovský Les (Krumlovian Forest) region well known as a source of the local chert. In 2000-2004 excavations were carried out in several sectors, and four archaeological layers were documented. The lowest layer 3 is dated to the period of OIS 6 and contains features of both discoid and Levallois core reduction. The archaeological layers 2 and 1 date between OIS 5e and OIS 5c, and artefacts are attributed to a very early Micoquian type industry. The uppermost layer 0 dates to the Early Upper Palaeolithic complex, representing a Szeletian type industry. The lithic industry of the Szeletian workshop is described, and refittings of leaf points allow the definition of a specific way of tool production.