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Son Vi Culture

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Son Vi culture is the name given to the Upper Paleolithic lithic tradition of highland Vietnam. Originally considered Middle Paleolithic in age based on artifct types, radiocarbon dates at the Lang Vac site, Ngha An Province in Vietnam range between 20,000 and 10,000 B.P. Followed by the Hoabinhian cultures.

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. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
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