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