book chapter

Analysis of faunal remains

Late Archaic components at Modoc Rock Shelter, Randolph County, Illinois, by Steven R. Ahler … [et al • (48) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 52-80

By: Thorson, Paula J., Styles, Bonnie Whatley.

Abstract
Thorson and Styles analyzed the Late Archaic faunal remains. The remains came from screened and floated material. '…Forest and forest edge were important resources zones for all occupationshellip;' (page 72). Fish was most abundant in Strata 8EC and 9E. The bone was examined for human modification such as burning or tool manufacture. The fauna mostly indicate a Spring to Fall occupation. The faunal data also confirm Modoc was a base camp occupation.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Fauna
Settlement patterns
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Eastern Late Archaic
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
4900 BP-4100 BP
Coverage Place
Modoc Rock Shelter, Randolph County, Illinois, United States
Notes
Paula J. Thorson and Bonnie W. Styles
For bibliographical references see document 2: Ahler
LCCN
98127256
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities