A Geoarchaeologist’s Journey
Dr Mike Morley, a geochronologist, takes us into the pit and explains the role that stratigraphy plays in understanding the history and formation of Liang Bua during and after the life and times of Homo floresiensis.
An examination of the stratigraphy of the cave can shed light on the following questions:
- How was the Liang Bua deposit formed and how did it change through time?
- How have the layers been deposited?
- How has the archaeology been preserved at the site?
- How do changes through time relate to changes in the environment outside the site, and to the role of humans inside the site?
Mike explains that different layers in the cave provide evidence of a history of volcanic activity (volcanic ash), water flow, fire use (evidence of hominin activity), and evidence of bats roosting (bat droppings/guano) over time.
Homo Floresiensis Uncovered: The Science of ‘the Hobbit’
Homo Floresiensis Uncovered: The Science of ‘the Hobbit’
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