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Two Northern Archaic tent ring settlements at Agiak Lake, Central Brooks Range, Alaska

Alaska journal of anthropology5 (1) • Published In 2007 • Pages: 43-59

By: Wilson, Aaron K., Slobodina, Natalia S..

Abstract
The authors surveyed and mapped features around Agiak Lake—including tent rings to the north and south, and two caribou driveline complexes over a kilometer long to the east—and excavated nine tent rings. The findings are described. Calibrated radiocarbon dates from hearth material are used for time coverage in eHRAF.
Subjects
Archaeological survey methods
Dating methods in archaeology
Hunting and trapping
Land use
Lithic industries
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
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
2005
Coverage Date
5690-4940 cal. BP
Coverage Place
Agiak Lake, North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States
Notes
Aaron K. Wilson ; Natalia S. Slobodina
Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-59)
LCCN
2003215203
LCSH
Arctic regions--Antiquities