essay

Conclusions

Excavation of Pintada rockshelter on McGregor firing range in New Mexico, by Richard S. MacNeish • (12) • Published In 1998 • Pages: 189-216

By: MacNeish, Richard S..

Abstract
MacNeish compares other Archaic sites in the Jornada and in the Southwest and northern Mexico. He summarizes what is known about the various archaeological traditions in these regions and touches upon their similarities and differences. He is particularly interested in how corn arrived in the United States and where and when it was first grown.
Subjects
Culture summary
Cultural participation
Cereal agriculture
tradition
Middle-Late Desert Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2010
Field Date
1990-1993
Coverage Date
8500–1200 BP (6500 BC–AD 800)
Coverage Place
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, United States; Chihuahua, Mexico
Notes
by R. S. MacNeish
For bibliographical references see document 1: MacNeish
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities