Small blade production in the industry of Kulbulak site, layer 12: a new data

The results of the last Kulbulak site research point at his key status for studying of mechanism responsible for regional Upper Paleolithic traditions in Uzbekistan. The layer 23 contains the lithic industry related to early stage of Obi-Rakhmat tradition. It striking trait is advanced small-blade knapping. This tradition was the one of the sources formed the regional Upper Paleolithic culture. According to the name of key object is Kulbulak site the culture was assumed the name Kulbulakian. Archaeological materials from layer 12 (upper level) were received in the course of excavation in 2014. These materials give the possibility to retrace the genetic link between early (layer 23) and late (layers 2.1 and 2.2) small-blade industries. It permits to conclude that the visitors of site practiced the obtainment of bladeletes to the small prismatic and narrow faceted cores during the all occupation phases.