essay
The Saqqaq tool kit: technological and chronological evidence from Qeqertasussuk, Disko Bigt
paleo-eskimo cultures of greenland : a new perspective in greenlandic archaeology : papers from a symposium at the institute of archaeology and ethnology, university of copenhagen, may 21-24, 1992 • (1) • Published In 1996 • Pages: 17-34
By: Grønnow, Bjarne.
Abstract
Between the years 1983-1990 the Saqqaq site of Qeqertasussuk in Sydostbugtem. Disko Bugt, western Greenland, was excavated by the Qasigiannguit Museum. The excavation of the permafrost cultural layer, which covered a time span dated 3900 B.P. to 3100 B.P. (1900 B.C.-1100 B.C.), uncovered traces of several dwellings, unique artifactual materials including wood and bone implements, and comprehensive faunal remains. This paper focuses primarily on the Saqqaq culture tool kit and its chronology. The author's analysis of his data indicates that Saqqaq material culture is remarkably complex, but, as reflected in the stone tools and raw material preferred, also extremely conservative (p. 17).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Arctic and Subarctic
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1998
- Field Date
- 1983-1990
- Coverage Date
- 3900 BP-3100 BP
- Coverage Place
- Qeqertasussuk; Sydostbugten, Disko Bugt area, western Greenland
- Notes
- Bjarne Grønnow
- Includes bibliographical references (see document 7:Anonymous)
- LCSH
- Arctic regions--Antiquities