Abrams, Grégory

De Groote, Isabelle

Dedrie, Tristan

Di Modica, Kévin

Pironneau, Camille

Pirson, Stéphane

Ongoing research on layer 1B-GRH at Scladina Cave in the Namur province of Belgium prompted the need for more in-depth zooarchaeological and taphonomic data on the faunal remains. This preliminary study analysed spatially documented specimens from the excavations undertaken between 2007 and 2018 and recorded many taxonomic and taphonomic features. Due to the preliminary nature of this study, care should be taken when extrapolating hypotheses to layer 1B-GRH at large. Taxonomic data indicated the presence of a cold steppe environment, possibly interspersed with scarce woodland. Taphonomic identifications were complicated due to the ubiquitous presence of abrasion, linked to debris flows and surface run-off during site formation. Both ursids and Pleistocene spotted hyenas occupied the cave as a den. Only two anthropogenic cut marks were identified. Further research is needed to provide definitive information

Preliminary report on the faunal remains from layer 1B-GRH at Scladina Cave (Prov. Namur, BE)

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