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The Neolithic-Bronze Age cultures of Asia and the Norton phase of Alaskan prehistory

Arctic anthropology • 19 (2) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 11-38

By: Ackerman, Robert E..

Abstract
Ackerman summarizes the Norton phase archaeological assemblage that Giddings found at Iyatayet and discusses the distribution of Norton phase sites in Alaska. He then compares Norton and Choris phase house forms and ceramic traits with those in Asia to determine their possible origins.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Dwellings
Weapons
General tools
tradition
Norton
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Notes
Robert E. Ackerman
Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-38)
LCCN
sf78000711
LCSH
Eskimos--Antiquities