Stakes in studying Prehistory in tropical regions are vast and offer a unique perspective on the evolution of human societies. Throughout Quaternary, due to their specific climatic and ecological conditions, these areas have indeed played a central role in shaping human behaviors, technologies, and subsistence strategies adapted to often challenging environments. Ultimately, the prehistory of tropical regions invites toward broad reflection on the diversity of human pathways and the significance of interactions between humans and their environment, thus enriching our understanding of human adaptability and resilience.
This session aims to highlight these specificities, particularly in comparison with models established from temperate regions. It will also allow for discussion of the challenges related to geo-climatic particularities (such as soil composition, temperatures, moisture, etc.) that hinder the preservation of remains in tropical environments and complicate long-term landscape analysis. Consequently, these factors require adapting and renewing analytical tools, pushing researchers to develop new landscape archaeological approaches.
For inquiries and submissions, please contact:
Antoine Lourdeau, UMR 7194 – HNHP, MNHN (France) – antoine.lourdeau@mnhn.fr
David Pleurdeau, UMR 7194 – HNHP, MNHN (France), UMR7194 CNRS – david.pleurdeau@mnhn.fr
