Site Structure and Prehistoric Land Use

Download or read book Site Structure and Prehistoric Land Use written by Herbert D. G. Maschner and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Site structure studies have recently been used as valuable tool for addressing and explaining prehistoric human behavior. The results of excavations Conducted in 1985 at site VAL-216 on Tazlina Lake in the Copper River basin Alaska, were analyzed by using a combination of site structure theory and ethno-archaeological data on northern peoples. Two distinct stratigraphic levels were investigated. The earliest is associated with a house depression and six fire hearths. An analysis of the character and condition of the faunal assemblage indicates that the structure was occupied during a period of depravation, probably spring. An analysis of the tool assemblage indicates that the site was probably occupied for a short period, that very little maintenance activity took place, the that the total use area of the inhabitants was small. Analysis of the more recent deposit identifies the use of the abandoned house depression as a temporary camp. The faunal date from this level indicate that food was processed and brought to the site. The tool assemblage is identified with a short occupation and limited activity.