Definition: Chilhac is the name of a karst cave in the Massif Central region of Auvergne, France, with an early hominid (probably Homo erectus) occupation. Artifacts include a wide range of animal remains and pebble-industry assemblage of choppers, cores, and flakes. The faunal material dates to 1.8 million years ago, which is far too old for the pebble-industry tools (generally considered around 800,000 years before the present), so there are still some questions for the site.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
