Manuscript Title (please paste the title of the paper you are reviewing below)

Is the subject of the manuscript appropriate for publication in Southern African Field Archaeology?

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Provide an assessment of the potential impact of the manuscript by indicating it as of global (multi-continental), continental (Africa-wide), sub-continental (southern Africa), or local (within the country of origin) relevance.

Is the manuscript generally accurate regarding data/fact/method/interpretation/citation?

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Is the standard of illustrations high, medium or low? If ‘medium’ or ‘low’, please suggest how the author/s could improve this aspect of their manuscript.

Are the references sufficient, insufficient (too few, missing key publications, outdated), or excessive? If ‘insufficient’ provide references that should be consulted/included. If ‘excessive’, please highlight where references may be omitted.

Is the literary style and use of language and grammar acceptable or unacceptable?

Are the conclusions consistent with the data presented? If your answer is ‘no’, please provide a motivation.

Do you have any other suggestions on how to improve the manuscript?

Recommendation: Please indicate your recommendation to the editor below.                    

Publish as submitted

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