essay

The Taylor site: an early occupation in central South Carolina

paleoindian and early archaic southeast • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1996 • Pages: 238-269

By: Michie, James L..

Abstract
Michie describes how he came to learn about and then excavate the Taylor site. He describes the excavations, his findings and the mistakes that were made during the excavation. The findings from the excavation include lithic bifaces and tools, soil discoloration, cobble and artifact clusters, and fire hearths. As the site is located along the Fall Line in central South Carolina the site may represent a band aggregation camp or a series of extended residential camps.
Subjects
Archaeological excavation methods
Cultural stratigraphy
Reviews and critiques
Weapons
General tools
Lithic industries
tradition
Late Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
General North America
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
1970-1971
Coverage Date
10,500-9200 BP (8500-7200 BC)
Coverage Place
Taylor site (38LX1), South Carolina, and eastern United States
Notes
James L. Michie
For bibliographical references see document 1: Anderson and Sassaman
LCCN
96019012
LCSH
Paleo-Indians--Southern States
Indians of North America--Southern States--Antiquities
Southern States--Antiquities