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Paleoindian and Early Archaic research in Georgia

paleoindian and early archaic southeast • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1996 • Pages: 270-287

By: Ledbetter, R. Jerald, Anderson, David G., O’Steen, Lisa, Elliott, Daniel T..

Abstract

Ledbetter et al. summarize the research and findings on Paleoindian through Early Archaic archaeological sites in Georgia. They discuss the changes in settlement patterns and lithic raw material use. The also discuss the Society for Georgia Archaeology projectile point survey forms. The forms were distributed in the society's newsletter and at state and chapter meetings and the forms have been completed for past excavation and survey projects and for large private collections. Most returned forms have been from avocational archaeologists. The forms have provided a large, but biased data base, on Paleoindian projectile points. The bias is due to most projectile points being found near current population centers. Even so some patterns appear valid, such as Early and Middle Paleolithic sites are not located where there is an absence of higher grade lithic raw material.

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

North America

Sub Region

General North America

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2009

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

11,000-9000 BP (9000-7000 BC)

Coverage Place

Georgia, United States

Notes

R. Jerald Ledbetter, David G. Anderson, Lisa D. O'Steen, and Daniel T. Elliott

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