The artifact basis for the Solutrean Hypothesis consists of projectile
points and blades found along the east coast of North America that are virtually
indistinguishable from those manufactured by the Solutrean culture that
flourished in Spain, Portugal, and southwestern France 20,000 years ago. It is much
debated subject, but most agree it is a parallel technology. Further, there
has been no genetic evidence to indicate a relationship with western
Europeans.
Since that technology had a rather distinct advantage, I doubt they were
"killed off" by any contemporaries and just disappeared.
J South
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