essay

Ground Hog Bay, site 2

american beginnings : the prehistory and palaeoecology of beringia • Chicago • Published In 1996 • Pages: 424-430

By: Ackerman, Robert E..

Abstract

Ackerman describes the site of Ground Hog Bay, site 2 and its research history. He also describes the stone tool assemblage found there (wedge-shaped, frontally fluted miroblade cores are considered the most diagnostic artifact type). Also discussed are the similarities between the lithic technology of this site and others throughout Alaska.

HRAF PubDate

2002

Region

North America

Sub Region

Arctic and Subarctic

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 2000

Field Date

1965, 1971-1973

Coverage Date

8880±125 BP - 4155±95 BP

Coverage Place

Ground Hog Bay, site 2, Alaska, United States

Notes

Robert E. Ackerman

Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-430)

LCCN

96011719

LCSH

Paleo-Indian--Alaska