A small engraving tool or a diminutive grave; alternatively, a type of small stone tool from prehistoric times (from the Gravettian period).
From French 'gravette' (small engraving tool), diminutive of 'grave' (engraving tool). In archaeology, it refers to blade-like tools from the Gravettian culture (named after Gravette, France, circa 28,000–22,000 years ago).
Gravettes are among archaeology's detective tools—these tiny stone blades tell us that humans 25,000 years ago were making specialized, purpose-built implements, showing sophisticated planning and craft.
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