The European Upper Palaeolithic Palaeoecological and Archaeological Dataset for sites north of 50° latitude

The European Upper Palaeolithic Palaeoecological and Archaeological Database for sites north of 50° latitude (EUPPAD) presents a systematic collection of archaeological and palaeoecological data from Upper Palaeolithic sites across Europe north of 50° latitude. Spanning c. 47,000–14,000 cal BP, this dataset integrates site, lithic assemblages, faunal, floral, and contextual records to support meta-analyses of human-environment interactions during pronounced climate fluctuations. EUPPAD covers seven major Upper Palaeolithic technocomplexes, including the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician, Aurignacian, Gravettian, Epigravettian, LGM-sites, Magdalenian, Hamburgian, and Creswellian. Data were compiled from an extensive literature review and published datasets, complemented by field records. Each entry includes detailed contextual, artefactual, and palaeoecological variables, supporting diverse and nuanced research on settlement patterns, resource exploitation, and adaptation to Greenland Interstadials and Stadials. FAIR data principles ensure open access and interoperability. EUPPAD is a comprehensive resource fostering interdisciplinary research into Late Pleistocene climate as well as ecological variability and human adaptation.