essay

The archaeology of an agave roasting location

marana community in the hohokam world • (56) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 88-96

By: Van Buren, Mary, Skibo, James M., Sullivan, Alan P..

Abstract
Site 205 is a small agave agricultural site containing a few rockpiles and a small roasting pit. Also found were ceramics and some lithics. The site was excavated with the aid of University of Arizona undergraduate field students. The ceramics at the site were recycled sherds used as tools.
Subjects
Archaeological excavation methods
Special crops
Ceramic technology
General tools
Heating and lighting equipment
tradition
Hohokam
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; 2009
Field Date
spring of 1984 and 1985
Coverage Date
1040±90 BP (AD 894-1148)
Coverage Place
site AZ AA:12:205, Arizona, United States
Notes
Mary Van Buren, James M. Skibo, and Alan P. Sullivan III
For bibliographical references see document 79: Fish, Fish, Madsen
LCCN
92008510
LCSH
Hohokam culture--Social conditions
Hohokam culture--Irrigation
Hohokam culture--Agriculture
Social archaeology--Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico) Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico)--Antiquities
Arizona--Antiquities