Publication Information
Author:
Ahler,
Steven R.
Title:
Late Archaic components at Modoc Rock Shelter,
Randolph County, Illinois
Published By:
Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Museum, 1992.
i-vi, 1-51, 93-117, 133-142 p.: ill., map
By line: by Steven R. Ahler … [et al.]
HRAF Publication Information: New Haven, Conn.:
HRAF, 2000. Computer File
Culture:
Eastern Late Archaic (NN55)
Subjects:
Theoretical orientation in research and its results (121);
Organization and analysis of results of research (128);
Archaeological excavation methods (1210);
Lithic industries (324);
Settlement patterns (361);
Weapons (411);
General tools (412);
Chronologies and culture sequences (911);
Cultural stratigraphy (912);
Abstract:
'This report primarily summarizes data from
archaeological excavations at the Modoc Rock Shelter in 1987. This expedition is
part of a long-term research project which focuses on prehistoric environmental
change and cultural adaptation along the southern border of the Prairie
Peninsula. The 1987 excavations explored strata previously radiocarbon dated to
the early portion of the Late Archaic period (4000-5000 B.P.). Prior to 1987,
these strata had been documented, but very little material had been recovered
from reliable contexts.' (page 1). Ahler describes the previous research at
Modoc Rock Shelter. He presents the results of the 1987 excavations and the
lithic analysis. His analysis includes comparison of Strata 7E, 8E, 8EC, 9E, and
10E. The fauna, flora, skeletal, and additional analyses and the site summary
can be found in eHRAF documents nos. 3-7.
Document Number:
2
Document ID: nn55-002
Document Type:
Component part(s), monograph
Language:
English
Field Date:
1987
Evaluation:
Archaeologist-4, 5
Analyst:
Sarah Berry ;
2004
Coverage Date:
5000
BP- 4000 BP
Coverage Place:
Modoc Rock Shelter,
Illinois, United States
LCSH:
Indians of North America --
Antiquities
