Techniques et societes neolithiques : Le sciage des roches tenaces au nord-ouest des Alpes (4300-2450 av. J.-C.)

The technique of sawing was known to be used for the production of polished stone tools in the Neolithic period and is especially attested in the Alpine region. This volume collates evidence for the use of sawing techniques, and the tools used in the manufacturing process, from wetland sites in the Swiss Plateau. Christophe Croutsch examines the use of sawing in the production of long polished blades, as well as more common tools, the organisation of production, social infrastructure and choices and decisions made, along with experimental research carried out to replicate the techniques used. French text.