Application of parabolic cracks in determining handedness in archaeological remains. The case study of the Axlor site (Bizkaia, Iberian Peninsula)

Lithic artefacts are a potential source of information for the study handedness in different human species. In flint flakes, system fractures is developed (parabolic cracks) around point percussion connection with cone and conical fracture flint. The orientation these linked to direction percussion, therefore knapper's handedness. archaeological remains from Levels III, IV, V VI at Axlor (Bizkaia, Iberian Peninsula) studied here order determine how well parabolic cracks preserved remains, whether it possible them if covered patina or damaged.