Interstadial Carihuela (FASE 3)
Interstadial conditions at Neanderthal Carihuela, with prevalence of conifers (e.g., Pinus nigra, Juniperus) and temperate trees (largely oaks) in areas with greater edaphic water availability (e.g., Units VIII, VI). Dicerorhinus kirchbergensis is depicted in the foreground. See Supplementary Information for taxonomic details and Section 4.3 for data and interpretations (Carrión, 1992; Carrión et al., 2019b). Artwork: G. and A. Amorós.
Carrión JS, Amorós G, Amorós A, Marín-Arroyo AB. Beyond the Cold Steppes: Neanderthal Landscapes and the Neglect of Flora. Quaternary Science Reviews, invited paper. Volume 371, January 2026, 109673
