Anthropology Graduate Student Publications

Document Type

Student Paper

Publication Date

Spring 4-7-2023

Abstract

What are the similarities and differences within locus 4147/AS-2 technological organization? Determining the function of the site may reveal new adaptive strategies used by Paleoindian groups and perhaps tell us more about their social and technological organization. By measuring, identifying, analyzing, and comparing the lithic components of the locus 4147/AS-2, I hope to further our understanding of the Rio Rancho site’s function and technological organization. A study of the spatial distribution of various artifact types within the locus will also help determine the function. Chemical (XRF) and physical analysis of the variety of lithic materials from the sites will also help determine the potential range of this group and reveal possible organizational (i.e. tool/material curation). With the data produced from the above analyses, I will ideas from previous technological organization models to better understand the Folsom occupation of the Middle Rio Grande Valley.

Publication Title

Folsom Activity, Mobility, and Flaked Stone Technological Organization at the Rio Rancho Folsom Site, New Mexico Locus 4147 and AS-2

First Page

1

Last Page

35

Language (ISO)

English

Keywords

Folsom, Technological organization, Paleoindian, Lithics, Archaeology, Rio Rancho, Stone tools, Projectile points, New Mexico, Southwest

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