essay

Thoughts on Hohokam chronology

exploring the hohokam : prehistoric desert peoples of the american southwest • (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 61-149

By: Dean, Jeffrey S..

Abstract

Ever since the archaeological remains found in the Sonoran Desert have been assigned the name Hohokam, a number of chronologies have been suggested by various archaeologists to explain the origin of this tradition in the Southwest. Following a brief consideration of the nature of the Hohokam chronology problem, the contributions of each of the chronometric approaches are individually assessed. Ceramic cross dating and seriation are considered to the extent that new information helps elucidate the problem. The bulk of these analyses, however, is focused on aspects of independent chronometry, particularly archaeomagnetc and radiocarbon dating, that impinge on Hohokam chronology building. This facet of the study involves theoretical and methodological consideration and the evaluation of a large number of dates. The results of these analyses are used to evaluate the chronology of Hohokam origins, development, and demise (p. 62).

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

John Beierle; 2009

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

2000-500 BP (AD 1-1500)

Coverage Place

Arizona, United States

Notes

Jeffery S. Dean

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-149)

LCCN

90022509

LCSH

Hohokam culture