Not such a new light: a response to Ammerman and Noller

@article{Simmons2007NotSA,
  title={Not such a new light: a response to Ammerman and Noller},
  author={Alan H. Simmons and Rolfe D. Mandel},
  journal={World Archaeology},
  year={2007},
  volume={39},
  pages={475 - 482}
}
Abstract Ammerman and Noller (2005) question several aspects of investigations at the early Holocene site of Akrotiri Aetokremnos in Cyprus. Here we address their criticisms, paying particular attention to three ambiguities that they noted. We also suggest that their claim to having discovered contemporary sites may be premature. 
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