Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. [ancient European styles and periods]
7. [European Lower Paleolithic styles and periods]

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to a period and culture associated with a distinctive type of stone toolmaking in prehistoric Europe and Africa, which gradually replaced the Acheulian tradition in Europe during the Third Interglacial period and continued into the Fourth Glacial period. The style is characterized by the use of a prepared core shaped like an inverted tortoise shell, from which large flakes were struck.