ALL meanings of capsian
Cap·si·an
C c - noun capsian a late Palaeolithic culture, dating from about 12 000 bc, found mainly around the salt lakes of Tunisia. The culture is characterized by the presence of microliths, backed blades, and engraved limestone slabs 3
- adjective capsian of or relating to this culture 3
- adjective capsian designating or of a Mesolithic culture of N Africa characterized by small hand tools 3
- adjective capsian of or designating an Epipaleolithic culture of northwestern Africa, characterized by the use of geometric microlithic tools. 1
- adjective capsian (archaeology) of or pertaining to a Paleolithic culture of North Africa (named after primary findings there, in the now southern Tunisian oasis Gafsa) and southern Europe. 0