Azilian

Refers to a tool-making culture that existed in Late Paleolithic and Early Mesolithic Europe, particularly in France and Spain. It followed the more complex Magdalenian culture and was contemporary with Tardenoisian, Maglemosian, Ertebølle, and Asturian cultures. It is characterized by geometric drawings made on pebbles, very small stone tools made to fit into a handle of bone or antler, projectile points with curved backs, end scrapers, bone punches, flat harpoons, and "wands," the purpose of which is unknown.