La artesanía de los brazaletes líticos de la cueva-sima de La Serreta (Cieza, Murcia): tecnología, útiles y funcionalidad del sitio

Abstract

We study a set of stone bracelets, finished and in process, from the Cueva-Sima de La Serreta, as well as the tools and techniques used in the manufacturing process. The working methodology is based on technological, use-wear and typological analysis of manufacture residues and finished product. The study of this material record has allowed conclusions about the use of the cave and occupation. The rock extraction of the cavity wall affected a rock paintings. It has allowed us to determine the chronology of the paintings may be earlier or synchronous to the crafts of the of the bracelets. Likewise, identifying techniques that make up the operational chain of processing stone bracelets, has led a recognition own features of this workshop that differ from the rest of workshops studied. The geographical location of La Serreta workshop is to highlight cultural relations between Neolithic populations of the South and the East of Iberia.