essay
Ahtna archaeology: a preliminary statement
problems in the prehistory of the north american subarctic : the athapaskan question • Calgary • Published In 1977 • Pages: 22-39
By: Workman, William B..
Abstract
Workman reviews the archaeological evidence from historic Ahtna Athapaskan territory in south central Alaska. He reviews the history of early contact between the Ahtna and European-Americans and archaeological research in the area. He examines the archaeological record by dividing the sites into four periods: Historic (1850 - present), Proto-historic (circa 1770 - 1850), Late Prehistoric (circa A.D. 1000 - 1770), and Early Prehistoric (? - A.D. 1000). Three sites are more intensively discussed: Dakah de'nin's village, GUL 077 and MS 23-0. Workman notes that the prehistory of the area has been Ahtna prehistory (A.D. 1000 to the present). Like Shinkwin, Workman believes that the material culture of the Copper River area fits into a continuum of culture of late Athapaskan phase although he is more optimistic that a specific Ahtna strain may eventually be defined.
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Arctic and Subarctic
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Notes
- William B. Workman
- For bibliographical references see 39: References cited
- LCCN
- 80494866
- LCSH
- Athapaskan Indians--Antiquities