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Archaeology and Physical Anthropology in Oceania, Apr 12, 2023

Bulletin of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association, Jan 24, 1993

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Science, Feb 25, 1983

The majority of archeological work in Micronesia has occurred in the last 5 years. Prehistoric pe... more The majority of archeological work in Micronesia has occurred in the last 5 years. Prehistoric peoples moved into this area from two separate areas-insular southeast Asia and eastern Melanesia. The high islands of western Micronesia were settled at least 4000 years ago. Settlement in eastern Micronesia occurred at least 2000 years ago. On high islands, complex, stratified societies developed, each with distinctive material remains. Atolls have proved to be significant sources of archeological materials and figure prominently in the prehistory of the area.

Australian Archaeology, 2001

Archived at Flinders University: dspace.flinders.edu.au ' Ambrose et al. 1 997 his study ' Am bro... more Archived at Flinders University: dspace.flinders.edu.au ' Ambrose et al. 1 997 his study ' Am brose et al. 1 997 %c~overn-~islon and Quinn 1996 Table 2 Cornparikon of stable carbon and nitrogen isotope data for prehistoric human bone excavated at various archaeological sRes in the northern Marianas archipelago, Micronesia.

The following report describes the results of a data recovery program at two prehistoric archaeol... more The following report describes the results of a data recovery program at two prehistoric archaeology sites located in San Pedro, California: CA-LAn-291 and CA-LAn-1144. The assemblage at CA-LAn-291 is dominated by chipped stone artifacts, primarily bifaces. It is likely that other classes of artifacts were present, but are underrepresented due to the prior destruction of portions of the site. While the reliance on marine resources is well documented, it is suggested that hook and line fishing played a greater role in subsistence than is reflected in this assemblage. Radiocarbon dates indicate the site was occupied during the late Millingstone and early Intermediate periods, and seasonality studies on fish otoliths indicate year-around fishing. The assemblage at CA-LAn-1144 contains a wide variety of procurement and food processing tools. Obsidian and steatite, indicating trade, are also present in small quantities. As with CA-LAn-291, the reliance on marine resources is well documen...

: The cultural remains observed in the Gaan Point area either recent or poorly preserved, and of ... more : The cultural remains observed in the Gaan Point area either recent or poorly preserved, and of undetermined age. No prehistoric artifacts were found. The majority of debris is located in areas outside the proposed project area and therefore should not receive any primary impact. Of course, there remains the possibility that invasion-related materials are imbedded in the reef and camouflaged by coral growth. Certainly these would not be large items, but there may be ordnance that could still be live. A pillbox feature encountered offers additional evidence of the Japanese defense system that lined the beaches in Agat Bay. No materials observed near the feature could be associated with its use. In summary, there was a general paucity of materials within the proposed project area and those materials that did fall inside the boundaries appeared to be largely modern debris.

Islands of Inquiry: Colonisation, seafaring and the archaeology of maritime landscapes, Jun 1, 2008

Calcite 30%, as rounded shell fragments, 0.5 mm. Matrix strong brown (7.5YR 4/8), many lenticular... more Calcite 30%, as rounded shell fragments, 0.5 mm. Matrix strong brown (7.5YR 4/8), many lenticular cracks parallel to surface of sherd. AT598. Mineral content 5%, up to 1 mm, 90% quartz, 10% magnetite. Calcite 40%, rounded shell fragments, up to 1 mm. Matrix banded red (10R 5/8) and dusky red (10R 3/3). AT602. Mineral content 15%, up to 1 mm, 90% quartz, 5% andesine, 5% magnetite. Calcite 15%, shell fragments, up to 1 mm. Matrix red (10R 4/6) to light red (10R 6/8), banded with globules of red clay present, many lenticular cracks parallel to axis of sherd. Assemblage C: VST, Spits 3 and 4 AT605. Mineral content 10%, 90% andesine, 5% quartz and 5% augite. Matrix orange (2.5YR 7/8) with red (10R 5/8) mottles, compact, many fine lenticular voids. AT619. Mineral content 15%, small angular grains, 0.5 mm, 50% labradorite, 25% rock fragments, 10% augite, 5% quartz. Matrix reddish yellow (5YR 7/8) to red (10R 5/8), pleochroic due to oriented clay particles, few large cracks parallel to axis of sherd. AT620. Mineral content 5%, fragments up to 0.5 mm, 50% quartz, 50% augite. Matrix reddish yellow (5YR 7/8) with strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) to reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/8) mottles, fine globular structure, broken into small fragments with many voids. AT623. Mineral content 10%, angular, 0.25 mm, 80% quartz and 20% magnetite. Calcite 5-10%, rounded shell fragments, 0.5 mm. Matrix reddish brown (5YR 5/4), compact, about 5-10% globular clay aggregates which may have been weathered feldspars or ferromagnesians, compact, thin lenticular voids parallel to axis of sherd. AT624. Mineral content 5%, fragments 0.3 mm, 70% andesine, 15% quartz and 15% augite. Matrix red (10R 5/8), birefringent and shows flow structure of clay aggregates, some globules may be altered feldspars or ferromagnesians, compact, many fine lenticular cracks. Assemblage D: CST, Spits 9, 10 and 11 AT628. Mineral content <1%, quartz only, 0.2 mm. Calcite 50%, shell fragments, 0.3 mm. Matrix light red (10R 6/8), clay shows flow structures around shell fragments, many cracks perpendicular and parallel to axis. AT629. Mineral content 5%, fragments 0.2 mm, 40% labradorite, 20% quartz, 20% magnetite, 10% olivine and 10% augite. Calcite 5%, rounded grains, very strongly weathered, shell structure not visible, 0.5 mm. Matrix reddish yellow (5YR 7/8) and red (10R 5/8), pleochroic, no preferred orientation shown, some large cracks parallel to axis of sherd. AT630. Mineral content 2%, fragments 0.25 mm, 40% quartz, 40% oligoclase, 15% magnetite and 5% horneblende. Calcite 20%, rounded shell fragments, 0.3 mm. Matrix red (10R 5/8), shows pleochroic flow structures, many cracks parallel to axis of sherd and many large voids which may be due to plucking of grains during grinding. AT633. Mineral content 5%, fragments 0.2 mm, 40% quartz, 40% andesine, 15% magnetite and 5% horneblende. Calcite 30%, shell fragments, 1 mm. Matrix yellowish red (5YR 4/6), birefringent but does not show prominent flow structures, many fine cracks parallel to axis of sherd. AT643. Mineral content 5%, angular fragments, up to 0.5 mm, 95% quartz, 5% magnetite. Calcite 20%, rounded fragments without obvious shell structure, 0.5 mm. Matrix mottled light red (10R 6/8) and reddish brown (5YR 4/4), many fine cracks with no apparent preferred orientation.

Abstract : Previous archaeological survey of the project alignment (Berryman 1977) had resulted i... more Abstract : Previous archaeological survey of the project alignment (Berryman 1977) had resulted in the discovery and recording of six archaeological sites, ranging from small concentrations of sherds to extensive scatters of cultural materials. For this project, a brief field reconnaissance of the project areas was performed in order to relocate previously recorded sites and to account for all cultural resources in the area. A test sampling program was designed and performed in order to provide detailed descriptions of sites to be impacted, in terms of areal extent, depth of deposits, archaeological complexity and significance.

Abstract : The overall aim of this survey is to identify the general nature of cultural resources... more Abstract : The overall aim of this survey is to identify the general nature of cultural resources probably present in the Ugum area, and to assess the portable impact of Federal construction-related activities on these resources. This document outlines the research design--including general work tasks, archaeological sampling procedures, and field techniques--that will direct the operation of the survey.

TOLLS ARE GENERALLY characterized by their limited space and minimal environmental diversity. At ... more TOLLS ARE GENERALLY characterized by their limited space and minimal environmental diversity. At first glance, they are a rather unlikely place to investigate settlement patterns. Archaeological research on atolls is a recent phenomenon and to date little attention has been given to their settlement patterns. However, ethnographic patterns of village configuration on atolls have been shown to vary widely (cf. Green 1971). In 1978, an archaeological survey of Ulithi Atoll was conducted to locate, record, and assess the archaeological potential of prehistoric and historic sites (Craib 1980). Within the atoll, cultural factors (e.g., contemporary village activities; United States military presence during World War II) and natural factors (e.g., typhoons) have had significant impact on some of the archaeological remains. Fortunately, surface and subsurface remains have survived on many of the islets. This paper will focus upon the pattern of settlement within the atoll, including the internal configuration of villages as well as the distribution of sites throughout the atoll. Discussion of settlement here derives from the pattern of surface remains only. No subsurface excavations were undertaken beyond coring to determine the presence and distribution of subsurface deposits. Ulithi is unique among the atolls in the Western Carolines. It has both a larger number of islets and greater areal extent than other atolls. There are approximately 40 islets situated along the various portions of the reef which comprise the atoll (Fig. 1). The main lagoon is roughly 460 km 2 , so large that it is impossible to view all the islets from any single point. Despite its great expanse, the combined land area of about 4.7 km 2 is only slightly larger than the neighboring atolls (cf. Bryan 1971). Con

Archaeology and Physical Anthropology in Oceania, Apr 12, 2023

Bulletin of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association, Jan 24, 1993

Science, Feb 25, 1983

Australian Archaeology, 2001

Islands of Inquiry: Colonisation, seafaring and the archaeology of maritime landscapes, Jun 1, 2008