mousterian Definition
of or relating to a Middle Paleolithic culture of Neanderthal man characterized by the use of flint tools shaped by Mousterian techniques.
Using mousterian: Examples
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The Mousterian culture is known for its distinctive stone tools.
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Mousterian artifacts have been found throughout Europe and parts of Asia.
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The Mousterian period lasted from about 300,000 to 30,000 years ago.
Origins of mousterian
named after Le Moustier, a rock shelter in the Dordogne region of southwestern France
Summary: mousterian in Brief
'Mousterian' [moo-stir-ee-uhn] is an adjective that refers to a Middle Paleolithic culture of Neanderthal man. It is characterized by the use of flint tools shaped by Mousterian techniques. The Mousterian period lasted from about 300,000 to 30,000 years ago.
