1975 – 1976: Researcher Gus Pantel reinvestigated several key lithic sites in the Caribbean to provide a more complete definition of their tool assemblages.

1975 – 1976: Researcher Gus Pantel reinvestigated several key lithic sites in the Caribbean to provide a more complete definition of their tool assemblages. During his excavations, he noted a distinct pattern where the frequency of large stone blades increased with depth, suggesting a shift in technology over time. However, his work also highlighted the extreme difficulty of assigning specific ages to these tools because many sites were disturbed by modern activities or erosion. In some cases, lithic components were found alongside pottery, further complicating the traditional divisions between the “Archaic” and “Ceramic” ages. Pantel’s study remains a critical reference for understanding the stratigraphic challenges inherent in Caribbean island archaeology.