essay

Assessment of chronometric methods and dates

roosevelt community development study: new perspectives on tonto basin prehistory • (15) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 39-60

By: Elson, Mark D..

Abstract
Elson describes the various methods used to further develop a chronology for the lower Tonto basin, especially for the Preclassic period. Emphasis is placed on dating specific features and deposits. Discussed are several ceramic dating methods, radiocarbon dating, tree-ring dating, and archaeomagnetic dating.
Subjects
Dating methods in archaeology
Chronologies and culture sequences
Ceramic technology
tradition
Hohokam
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; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1900-550 BP (AD 100-1450)
Coverage Place
Tonto basin, Arizona, United States
Notes
Mark D. Elson
Submitted to Arizona Projects Office, Bureau of Reclamation, Contract No. 1-CS-32-01220
For bibliographical references see document 31:Elson et al
LCSH
Hohokam culture