essay

Models of Paleoindian and Early Archaic settlement in the lower southeast

paleoindian and early archaic southeast • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1996 • Pages: 29-57

By: Anderson, David G..

Abstract
Anderson believes the distribution of artifact concentrations in the eastern US occurs at 20-400 km intervals and may indicate the range of Early Paleoindian bands or macrobands. He describes his 'band-macroband model' of Early Archaic settlement and land use. The model was developed using data from the Savannah river basin from mostly lithic materials. Anderson sees the need to find and exchange mates in areas of low population densities as the critical factor shaping settlement systems rather than the location of lithic resources. The model is tested with data from North and South Carolina.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Settlement patterns
Land use
Lithic industries
Social relationships and groups
tradition
Late Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
General North America
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
11,000-8000 BP (9000-6000 BC)
Coverage Place
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, United States
Notes
David G. Anderson
For bibliographical references see document 1: Anderson and Sassaman
LCCN
96019012
LCSH
Paleo-Indians--Southern States
Indians of North America--Southern States--Antiquities
Southern States--Antiquities