The Natufian in the Levant

First provides a general description of Natufian material culture assemblages and previous archaeological excavations. The paper then addresses several problems relevant to the definition of the Natufian, the question of sedentism, and the origin and evolution of the Natufian socio-cultural complex. The author concludes that the success of the Natufian led to its demise, since its unique characteristics created an uncontrolled momentum of change. -after Author