El paisaje social del centro de Argentina durante la transición Pleistoceno-Holoceno (ca. 11000-9000 AP)

摘要

The archaeological record corresponding to the Pleistocene-Holocene Transition in Central Argentina (ca. 11,000 - 9000 BP) is evaluated from the perspective of Network Analysis and Landscape Learning, to understand the Social Landscape in which the individuals interacted with other groups that were socially and/or spatially apart. We analyze the circulation of lithic raw materials used for manufacturing tools, as well as the use of symbolic resources organized according to style in projectile points. We consider that social relationships have a major importance in maintaining social continuity and in the success of the initial colonization processes of a certain region. Quartz is the most abundant raw material in the study area, but siliceous rocks were preferred for the manufacture of projectile points and some other artifacts. Potential sources of these rocks were located in the Central Mountains (Provinces of Cordoba and San Luis). The implications of lithic raw material use and circulation are used to discuss the way of life and the social landscape of the first settlers during the initial colonization of central Argentina.