Namib IV and the Acheulean Technocomplex in the Central Namib Desert (South West Africa)

Acheulean technocomplex sites in the central Namib Desert, including Namib IV, reveal early Pleistocene human occupation linked to faunal remains such as Elephas recki. The study, based on systematic surveys conducted in 1978 and 1980, identified multiple sites (Xmaspan, Tsondab route, Narabeb West, Zebravlei) with Acheulean artifacts, providing initial insights into Pleistocene human behavior in arid environments. Namib IV stands out as a kill and butchery site, offering a framework for understanding early human adaptation in the region.

Shackley, M. (2022). Namib IV and the Acheulean Technocomplex in the Central Namib Desert (South West Africa). Palaeoecology of Africa and the Surrounding Islands, 151–158. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203744529-12