A chronological-anthropological-technological study of cultural transformation between the Middle Paleolithic and Upper Paleolithic

Abstract

 At the end of the Middle Paleolithic Age and the Upper Paleolithic Age، the Asian and European continents experienced an important cultural transformation represented in transition from the Mousterian culture to the cultures of the Upper Paleolithic Age. What draws attention in this cultural transition is that it occurred independently in each geographical area of these two continents separately. Its major elements have been studied in a good way in most of the European continent areas.  On the other hand، many of its aspects are still not understood in the ancient Levant despite the extensive research and archaeological excavations. Therefore، the purpose of this research is to study this cultural transition in the ancient Levant from the chronological، anthropological and technological aspects.