essay

The Early Pithouse period

archaeological synthesis of south-central and southwestern New Mexico, by Steven A. LeBlanc and Michael E. Whalen • Albuquerque, New Mexico • Published In 1980 • Pages: 119-141

By: LeBlanc, Steven A..

Abstract
According to the authors the Early Pithouse period in southwestern New Mexico has not been adequately recognized in the literature. Based on work within the study area and surrounding areas LeBlanc and Whalen present in this study a summary of early pithouse diagnostic traits, as well as data on settlement patterns, population dynamics, subsistence, communal and residential structures, and concluding with a section on suggestions for future research in the area.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Historical reconstruction
Tillage
Chronologies and culture sequences
Public structures
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
tradition
Mogollon
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1800 BP - 1450 BP (AD 200 - AD 550)
Coverage Place
Early Pithouse Period, New Mexico, United States
Notes
by Steven A. LeBlanc
For bibliographical references see document 37: LeBlanc and Whalen
LCSH
Indians of North America--New Mexico--Antiquities