The Epigravettian and the Magdalenian in Poland: New chronological data and an old problem

Andrzej Wiśniewski; Marta Połtowicz-Bobak; Dariusz Bobak; Zdzisław Jary; Piotr Moska

doi:10.1515/geochr-2015-0052

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to present a new chronological model of recolonisation of the area located north of the Sudetes and the Carpathians after Late Glacial Maximum (LGM). Until recently, it was believed that reoccupation of these areas occurred only due to the Magdalenian people. New chronometric data (radiocarbon and optoluminescence ones) coming from the Magdalenian and Epigravettian sites together with the application of Bayesian modelling of new records allowed us to present another model. In the light of the new research, it seems that the groups classified as the Epigravettian and Magdalenian could have coexisted at the same time in the same areas. The new model states that it is possible to assume coexistence of these groups during the period of 2300 years between 16500 and 14200 years BP.

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