book chapter

A large archaeological site at Capa, Utuado, with notes on other Porto Rico sites visited in 1914-1915

Scientific survey of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands • 18 (2) • Published In 1941 • Pages: 209-272, 303

By: Mason, J. Alden.

Abstract
The major focus of this study is on the archaeological site known as Capá in the barrio of Caguana, municipality of Utuado, district of Arecibo, Puerto Rico which the author visited in 1914-1915. Mason describes in great detail the courts or plazas found at the site and various other associated structures. A secondary focus of this work is on other Puerto Rican sites visited during the author's field work in the region of Utuado, including the village of Loíza, the region of Coamo, and the southwestern corner of the island.
Subjects
Identification
Archaeological excavation methods
Location
Soil
Dwellings
Recreational structures
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Late Caribbean
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Caribbean
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 1999
Field Date
1914-1915
Coverage Date
1000 BP-500 BP
Coverage Place
Capá site, Utuado municipality, Arecibo district, Puerto Rico
Notes
J. Alden Mason
Includes index
Rouse's Appendix with bibliography, pages 273-301, is found in source 10: Rouse
LCCN
20012279
LCSH
Caribbean Area--Antiquities