YOU KNOW THE PLACE: IDENTIFYING A SPECIAL-USE SITE IN A REGION OF ENDURING BIOTIC RICHNESS

Date Issued:: 2014
Abstract/Description:: A common feature of many archaeological sites along the Gulf Coast is the shell midden sans evidence of associated domestic structures or primary activity areas. Deposits like these are present at the Thompson's Landing (8ES950) site on the University of West Florida campus. This paper explores the potential for inferences to be made about past human behaviors based on prehistoric refuse structure and content. Group size, occupation span, and the variety of resources exploited are examined through the archaeological, ethnobotanical, and zooarchaeological analyses of a set of shell middens dating to the Woodland and Mississippi periods.

Title:	YOU KNOW THE PLACE: IDENTIFYING A SPECIAL-USE SITE IN A REGION OF ENDURING BIOTIC RICHNESS.	35 views 7 downloads
Name(s):	Walls, Lauren Anne, Author Gougeon, Ramie A., Committee Chair Parker, Catherine, Committee Member Worth, John E., Committee Member University of West Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource:	text
Date Issued:	2014
Publisher:	University of West Florida
Language(s):	English
Abstract/Description:	A common feature of many archaeological sites along the Gulf Coast is the shell midden sans evidence of associated domestic structures or primary activity areas. Deposits like these are present at the Thompson's Landing (8ES950) site on the University of West Florida campus. This paper explores the potential for inferences to be made about past human behaviors based on prehistoric refuse structure and content. Group size, occupation span, and the variety of resources exploited are examined through the archaeological, ethnobotanical, and zooarchaeological analyses of a set of shell middens dating to the Woodland and Mississippi periods.
Identifier:	WFE0000454 (IID), uwf:61110 (fedora)
Note(s):	2014-06-01 M.A. Department of Anthropology Masters
Persistent Link to This Record:	http://purl.flvc.org/uwf/fd/WFE0000454
Restrictions on Access:	public
Host Institution:	UWF

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