essay

Introduction

Excavation of Pintada rockshelter on McGregor firing range in New Mexico, by Richard S. MacNeish • (12) • Published In 1998 • Pages: 1-12

By: Smith, R. J. T., MacNeish, Richard S..

Abstract
Smith and MacNeish discuss the research objectives and theoretical orientation of their research in the Jornada region, which is basically the origins of agriculture, and how they came to excavate at Pintada Rockshelter. They describe the environment of Rough Canyon where the shelter is located (flora, fauna, climate, geology) and some of the cultural remains that were found there.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Climate
Topography and geology
Fauna
Flora
tradition
Middle-Late Desert Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2010
Field Date
1985-1993
Coverage Date
8000–1050 BP (6000 BC–AD 950)
Coverage Place
Rough Canyon, New Mexico, United States
Notes
R. J. T. Smith and R. S. MacNeish
For bibliographical references see document 1: MacNeish
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities