essay

Stratigraphy

Excavations at Snaketown, Harold S. Gladwin, Emil W. Haury, E. B. Sayles, Nora Gladwin • (25) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 19-35

By: Haury, Emil W. (Emil Walter).

Abstract
This is a study of Snaketown chronology, based on the stratigraphic analysis of the contents of the numerous trash mounds at the site. Determination of the period-phase sequence at Snaketown was done primarily through the stratigraphic study of the position of pottery in the rubbish heaps which acted as the primary diagnostic of the chronological phases. This information, used in conjunction with changes that took place in architecture, stone, shell, figurines, etc., rounded out and completed the list of phase components..
Subjects
Refuse disposal and sanitary facilities
Cultural stratigraphy
Chronologies and culture sequences
Archaeological excavation methods
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2009
Field Date
no datae
Coverage Date
2000-500 BP (AD 1-500)
Coverage Place
Snaketown, Arizona, United States
Notes
By Emil W. Haury
For bibliographical references see document 53:Gladwin
LCCN
65023304
LCSH
Hohokam culture
Excavations (Archaeology)--Arizona--Snaketown
Snaketown Site (Ariz.)