Gravettian

Meaning

Adjective

Of or relating to a specific archaeological tool-making industry of the European Upper Paleolithic era prevalent before the last glacial maximum.

Origin

Named after the site of La Gravette in the Dordogne region of France, where the characteristic tools were first found and studied.

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