Background Heat-altered stones (HAS) are commonly reported in prehistoric sites across several continents. yet they continue to be generally overlooked and systematic studies on them are scarce. Methods We performed a systematic literature review which consisted of searching journal articles. book chapters and books published in English. https://www.kaliboat.com/product-category/food-servicecommercial-kitchen-equipmentfood-preparation-equipmentcommercial-meat-processing-equipmentmeat-tenderizers/