Cluster Analysis Towards Classification of Flake Tools from Bukit Bunuh 2010

A analysis based on cluster was performed on the flake tools from Bukit Bunuh open site which is Tapak BBH 2010, in Lenggong, Perak. Flake tools can be divided into serrated, notched, retouch and pointed based on their morphology and technology. To determine the differences between the types of flake tools through morphology and their typology, the analysis by cluster was done. The variable based on size morphology of flake tools has been used in this analysis. The result of the analysis shows there are similarities and differences in morphology between the different types of flake tools. The more different variables used the further distinction of the flake tools. Retouch and notched have a lot of similarities in terms of morphology. Therefore, these two types of flake tools have a close group. Meanwhile, the pointed flake tools have similarities and differences in morphology with notch and retouch flake tools. However, the serrated flake tools have very huge differences in size of morphological variables, it makes this type of flake tools has a group that is far from all kinds of flake tools. Therefore, it can be said that the lithic classification of flake tools based on morphology and technology can be used because there is clear differences between the types of flake tools. This fact can be proved that even the flake tools in Southeast Asia are said to be amorphous, but it is can be classified according to morphological differences.