essay

A Synopsis of Paleoindian and Early Archaic research in Alabama

paleoindian and early archaic southeast • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1996 • Pages: 298-314

By: Futato, Eugene M..

Abstract
Futato summarizes the previous archaeological research on the Paleoindian and Early Archaic periods in Alabama. Until 1953 archaeologists had thought that Alabama prehistory started with the Archaic. Futato discusses what projectile points have been found and where they have been found. He also summarizes what, where, when, and how the research has been conducted. Several important sites are discussed in more detail.
Subjects
Identification
Reviews and critiques
Weapons
General tools
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
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
11,000-9000 BP (9000-7000 BC)
Coverage Place
Alabama, United States
Notes
Eugene M. Futato
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