Capsian
/ˈkapsɪən
/adjective Archaeology
1Relating to or denoting a Palaeolithic culture of North Africa and southern Europe, noted for its microliths and dated to circa 8000–4500 bc.The Palaeolithic industry of North Africa and southern Europe is noted for its microliths and called Capsian culture, taking its name from the town of Gafsa in Tunisia....
- The Capsian man left, besides the lithic implement, vestiges that betray aesthetic preoccupations.
- In spite of the slightly ambiguous context of discovery, comparative analysis with other Capsian and Neolithic engravings provides a firm suggestion for a chrono-cultural framework.
1.1 (as noun the Capsian) The Capsian culture or period.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Latin Capsa (now Gafsa in Tunisia), where objects from this culture were found, + -ian.
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