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The ballistic performance of prehistoric weapons: first results of a comparative study
Coppe, Justin; Clarenne, Valérian; Pirlot, Marc et al.
2017Society for American Archaeology
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Keywords :
projectile; paleolithic; ballistic
Abstract :
[en] Projectile points have recently taken a prominent position in debates on the complexity of Paleolithic human behavior. While the appearance of hunting weapons in the archaeological record was a central element in early discussions, the debate has shifted towards the appearance of specific projecting modes. Given that the organic propulsion tools (bow, spear-thrower) are only rarely preserved, energy has been invested in experiments to explore how the projecting mode can be identified based on the analysis of stone points. These experiments usually attempt to control selected parameters in projectile use (e.g., speed, target, angle of impact), but the ballistic parameters that are used are generally based on heterogeneous and not commonly reported studies. Little research has focused on the measurement of the complete ballistic performance of prehistoric weapons. We present the first results of a systematic ballistic study that quantifies and compares different modes of propulsion.
Research center :
Tracéolab
Disciplines :
Archaeology
Author, co-author :
Coppe, Justin ;  Université de Liège > Département des sciences historiques > Archéologie préhistorique
Clarenne, Valérian;  Ecole Royale Militaire (Belgique) - ERM > Abal
Pirlot, Marc;  Ecole Royale Militaire (Belgique) - ERM > Abal
Rots, Veerle  ;  Université de Liège > Département des sciences historiques > Archéologie préhistorique
Language :
English
Title :
The ballistic performance of prehistoric weapons: first results of a comparative study
Publication date :
30 March 2017
Event name :
Society for American Archaeology
Event place :
Vancouvert, Canada
Event date :
29 mars au 02 avril 2017
Audience :
International
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Funders :
European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013) i n the context of a starting grant (“EVO-HAFT”) attributed to Veerle Rots (ERC Grant Agreement n. 312283).
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