book chapter
Late Archaic components at Modoc Rock Shelter, Randolph County, Illinois
Illinois State Museum • (48) • Published In 1992 • Pages: i-vi, 1-51, 93-117, 133-142
By: Ahler, Steven R..
Abstract
'This report primarily summarizes data from archaeological excavations at the Modoc Rock Shelter in 1987. This expedition is part of a long-term research project which focuses on prehistoric environmental change and cultural adaptation along the southern border of the Prairie Peninsula. The 1987 excavations explored strata previously radiocarbon dated to the early portion of the Late Archaic period (4000-5000 B.P.). Prior to 1987, these strata had been documented, but very little material had been recovered from reliable contexts.' (page 1). Ahler describes the previous research at Modoc Rock Shelter. He presents the results of the 1987 excavations and the lithic analysis. His analysis includes comparison of Strata 7E, 8E, 8EC, 9E, and 10E. The fauna, flora, skeletal, and additional analyses and the site summary can be found in eHRAF documents nos. 3-7.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2004
- Field Date
- 1987
- Coverage Date
- 5000 BP- 4000 BP
- Coverage Place
- Modoc Rock Shelter, Illinois, United States
- Notes
- by Steven R. Ahler … [et al.]
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-143)
- LCCN
- 98127256
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Antiquities