LEVALLOIS TECHNIQUE

The initial flaking is used to predetermine the final "levallois" flake removal.



The core is rounded in outline by removing flakes around the edges


then flakes are removed from the core surface towards the centre




flaking continues from the edge to the middle




flaking continues to converge towards the middle




until the entire surface of the core has been shaped and prepared




A striking platform is prepared at one end

The platform is then struck




a flake is removed to a predetermined shape with sharp edges all around

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LEVALLOIS POINTS

Levallois points are made in a similar way but with the converging flake scars coming to a point on the core










pointed Levallois flake is removed with sharp edges around the point

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