title: Solving the puzzle of neanderthal occupations: a reassessment of temporal indicators of occupation duration
abstract: Abstract The identification of the duration of Neanderthal occupations is a tricky topic by the palimpsest nature of archaeological assemblages. This study explores the challenges associated with distinguishing between long and short-term occupations, using qualitative and quantitative data from relevant archaeological sites in the Late Middle Palaeolithic in Spain and south-eastern France. We highlight the proposed occupation models and their specific characteristics, considering the heterogene
journal: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences