Highland Mesoamerican Archaic

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The Highland Mesoamerican Archaic tradition extends from about 7000 to 4000 BP (5000-2000 BC) in the mountainous inland regions of Mesoamerica. The tradition is composed of nuclear family hunter-gatherer groups that become more sedentary towards the end of the time period. Periodically, probably when seasonal resources were abundant, several groups would come together. A dance floor has been found in one macroband camp. Plant domestication starts during this time period (cucurbits, legumes, and maize), but they were only a supplementary part of the diet.

Identifier

Region

• Middle America and the Caribbean

Subregion

• General Middle America and the Caribbean

Subsistence Type

• hunter-gatherers

Countries

• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Mexico