essay

An evaluation of subsistence and specialization at the Marana sites

studies in the hohokam community of marana • (15) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 235-248

By: Fish, Suzanne K..

Abstract
Fish discusses the types of settlements and land use found within the four zones withing the Marana community. The Marana community is comprised of more than 320 sites and covers an area of about 50 square kilometers. She concentrates on summarizing the data and comparing the sites of Rancho Derrio (AZ AA:12:3), Rancho Bajo(AZ AA:12:1), and Muchas Casas (AZ AA 12:2). Although all three of these sites fall within a single zone there is evidence for agricultural specialization at each site, in particular with the production of agave at Rancho Derrio and the exploitation of cholla and saguaro at Muchas Casas.
Subjects
Land use
Agriculture
Collecting
Flora
Settlement patterns
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
1985
Coverage Date
1550-650 BP (AD 450-1350)
Coverage Place
Marana community, Arizona, United States
Notes
Suzanne K. Fish
Contract No. 5-CS-30-02570
For bibliographical references see document 147:Rice
LCSH
Hohokam culture
Indians of North America Arizona Antiquities
Excavations (Archaeology) Arizona
Arizona Antiquities