essay
The shell mound Archaic of western Kentucky
archaic hunters and gatherers in the american midwest • New York • Published In 1983 • Pages: 323-339
By: Marquardt, William H., Watson, Patty Jo.
Abstract
Marquardt and Watson excavated several Archaic shell mounds in the Big Bend area of the Green River to learn more about susbsistence patterns. The site they spent the most time at was the Carlston Annis site. They summarize their findings, examine the paleoenvironment, and suggest future research. The site seems to have been a seasonal camp. Plant remains found were mainly hickory nuts, but they also found seven fragments of squash rind and one sunflower seed. The squash may have been grown as containers rather than for its seeds. The mound was also used as a cemetery for humans and dogs. Structural remains were found. The first people who inhabited the mound ate shellfish while the second group did not.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2004
- Field Date
- 1972, 1974, 1978, 1980
- Coverage Date
- 4300 BP- 4000 BP
- Coverage Place
- Carlston Annis site (15-Bt-5), Green River, Kentucky, United States
- Notes
- William H. Marquardt and Patty Jo Watson
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 336-339)
- LCCN
- 82024459
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Antiquities