South Africa is arguably one of the most studied regions in Stone Age research. There are, however, considerable differences in research intensity with respect to different regions and time periods. While KwaZulu-Natal is an epicenter for Middle Stone Age (MSA) research, the Late Pleistocene LSA record is largely understudied in this region. Here we present a lithic assemblage from the site Umbeli Belli near Scottburgh dated to 17.8 ± 1.5ka BP. The lithic analysis of the GH 3 assemblages revealed both gradual and abrupt changes within this stratigraphic horizon, indicating relatively short-term changes in material cultural traditions. A comparison with other Robberg sites in the wider surroundings highlights the regional variability of the Robberg techno-complex and indicates potential directions for future research.

南非可以说是石器时代研究中研究最多的地区之一。但不同地区、不同时期的研究强度存在较大差异。虽然夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省是中石器时代 (MSA) 研究的中心，但该地区的晚更新世 LSA 记录在很大程度上尚未得到充分研究。在这里，我们展示了来自斯科特堡附近 Umbeli Belli 遗址的石器组合，其年代为 17.8 ± 1.5ka BP。对 GH 3 组合的岩石分析揭示了该地层范围内的渐进和突然变化，表明物质文化传统发生了相对短期的变化。与更广泛环境中的其他 Robberg 站点的比较突出了 Robberg 技术综合体的区域可变性，并指出了未来研究的潜在方向。