Contextos líticos de asentamientos arcaicos en la costa de Taltal (II Región, Chile)

Abstract

We present an analysis and interpretation from two archaic lithic contexts located in the arid coast of Northern Chile (Taltal, II region). 228/230 site was dated around 5000 years BP and 226-5 site was dated prior to 10.000 years BP, giving the earliest dates for human occupations from coastal Northern Chile. Artifactual assemblages suggest the development of intense stone tool making and wear activities in the context of logistical and residential mobility and land -use patterns in coastal and surrounding inner areas (pampas), through processes focused in resource utilization from this locality.