Sauveterrian

The Sauveterrian is the name for an archaeological culture of the European Mesolithic which flourished around 8500 to 6500 years BP. The name is derived from the type site of Sauveterre-la-Lémance in the French département of Lot-et-Garonne.

Sauveterrian

Alternative names	Sauveterrian Culture
Geographical range	France, Europe
Period	Mesolithic
Dates	8500 to 6500 years BP
Type site	Sauveterre-la-Lémance
Preceded by	Azilian
Followed by	Neolithic Europe

It extended through large parts of western and central Europe. Characteristic artefacts include geometric microliths and backed points on micro-blades. Woodworking tools are notably missing from Sauveterrian assemblages. There is evidence for ritual burial.^[1][2]