Description:A detailed assessment of two features of North African archaeology in the Epipalaeolithic termed the `Typical' and `Upper Capsian'. In an attempt to fix these two types both culturally and chronologically, Rahmani examines the lithic technologies of a number of sites in the Mahgreb as well as dating evidence associated with them. In comparing this evidence and broadening his study to the whole Capsian region, he proposes a model for the development of the communities of the Mahgreb from c.9500 BP to c.6000 BP. French text.