Hominin Technology Flourished amid Pliocene Environmental Variance in the Turkana Basin

Abstract

This study explores the emergence of Oldowan technology in the northeastern part of the Koobi Fora Formation, focusing on a poorly understood spatial and temporal context. It highlights the dynamic interplay between hominins, landscapes, and climate during the late Pliocene. The archaeological findings present a comprehensive analysis of stone artifacts from the FwJj52 locality that spans the terminal Pliocene- earliest Pleistocene. The technological patterns at the archeological site FwJj52 align with early Oldowan sites, emphasizing an astute understanding of raw material properties by hominins in the region.