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Security Cove and the Northern Archaic tradition revisited

Arctic anthropology45 (2) • Published In 2008 • Pages: 146-168

By: Ackerman, Robert E..

Abstract
The author details findings from the Security Cove site. A large area of the surface was collected (138 contiguous 2x2 meter units) and a small test pit excavated. Located near the coast, the site was likely a seasonal base camp utilized repeatedly for hunting during summer to early fall.
Subjects
Identification
Fishing gear
Lithic industries
Paint and dye manufacture
Weapons
General tools
Visual arts
Chronologies and culture sequences
Functional specialization areas
tradition
Northern Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2024
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2022
Field Date
1962, 1966, 1967
Coverage Date
6000-5000 BP
Coverage Place
Security Cove, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States
Notes
Robert E. Ackerman
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-168)
LCCN
sf 78000711
LCSH
Arctic regions--Antiquities