Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [subtractive processes and techniques]

Anotations

Scope note:

Stone knapping technique used in the Palaeolithic period which involved the striking off of flakes from a prepared core to be used as scrapers of knives. This procedure was more sophisticated than earlier techniques. Named after an archaeological site near Paris.