essay

Middle Archaic animal utilization in south-central Arizona

Prehistoric hunter-gatherers of south central Arizona: the Picacho Reservoir Archaic Project, by Frank E. Bayham, Donald H. Morris, M. Steven Shackley • (13) • Published In 1986 • Pages: 315-340

By: Bayham, Frank E..

Abstract
Bayham analyzed the archaeofaunal remains from 19 sites in the Picacho Reservoir study area. Only three of the sites produced sufficient quantities of bone dated to the Middle Archaic: the Arroyo site, Locus L; the Buried Dune site; and the Gate site. The faunal remains indicate 'that duration of occupation and frequency of use were the most important factors explaining intersite variability...' (pate 339). Bayham also examines and discusses the effects of faunalturbation on site formation.
Subjects
Fauna
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Cultural participation
Settlement patterns
Cultural stratigraphy
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
1983-1984
Coverage Date
Middle Archaic; 5000–2000 BP
Coverage Place
Picacho reservoir area, south-central Arizona, United States
Notes
Frank E. Bayham
For bibliographical references see document 22: Bayham, Morris, Shackley
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities