Added August 28, 2000. Revised January 25, 2003, 19:37 – 5 GMT.
Since it appears that there is relatively
little readily available information in many parts of the world on American
Archaeology, this Internet page aims to inform archaeologists on the
subject. The aim is to facilitate
Comparative Archaeology as defined on the home page of the Comparative Archaeology
WEB©.
This page will be refined and improved as
deemed necessary and useful.
The Archaic of the Southwest Culture Area
in the US
Under Construction!
Introduction
Following the Paleo-Indian Period at 8000/7500 BC, the population of the Archaic Period changes its subsistence strategy from an apparent emphasis on big-game hunting to largely smaller animals. The stone or lithic technology continues to evolve regionally.
The Geography
Chronology
The chronology (Table 1) varies somewhat by region.
Table 1.
Chronological Table with Links for Brief Descriptions of
the Phases.
(Source: T. Barker:
“The New Mexico Archaic / The Oshara Tradition.”
References and Credits
Related Links
Baker, Tony
Paleoindian
& Other Archaeological Stuff
Ohio History Central
The
Paleoindian Tradition
Please send comments or questions to Max Baldia.