China at the Last Glacial Maximum

The World at 18 000 BP 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Chun Chen, John W. Olsen
DOI: 10.4324/9781003737407-20
Cited by: 13

Abstract

The cultures of Pleistocene hunter-gatherers in China indicate diverse traditions, uneven in their technological development and differential geographic distribution at the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). In contrast to contemporary palaeoclimatic conditions in Europe and North America, the last glacial period provided special, varied ecological niches for hunter—gatherers living in different areas of China.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology

Publication details

Journal / source
The World at 18 000 BP
Publisher
Routledge
Volume
1
Pages
276–295
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter