essay

Evolution and structure of the Classic period Marana community

marana community in the hohokam world • (56) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 20-40

By: Fish, Suzanne K., Fish, Paul R., Madsen, John H. (John Henry).

Abstract
Fish et al. describe how the Marana community evolved during the Preclassic and through the Classic periods. They compare the area of the settlements of the two periods as a way to estimate relative population for the two periods. The Marana platform mound is described. Land use during the Classic period is discussed. They break up settlement into six sone based on environment, habitation, and economic activities, such as type of agriculture. Site hierarchy is explored.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Structures
Land use
Population
Territorial hierarchy
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
1300-650 BP (AD 700-1350)
Coverage Place
northern Tucson basin, Arizona, United States
Notes
Suzanne K. Fish, Paul R. Fish, and John H. Madsen
For bibliographical references see document 79: Fish, Fish, Madsen
LCCN
92008510
LCSH
Hohokam culture--Social conditions
Hohokam culture--Irrigation
Hohokam culture--Agriculture
Social archaeology--Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico) Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico)--Antiquities
Arizona--Antiquities