The Paleo-Indian and Archaic Occupation of the Tucson Basin: An Overview
Huckell BB. 1984. The Paleo-Indian and Archaic Occupation of the Tucson Basin: An Overview. Kiva: The Journal of Southwest Anthropology. 49(3-4):133–145
Evidence for the occupation of the Tucson Basin during the PaleoIndian and Archaic periods is presented and assessed. There is at present no conclusive evidence for Paleo-Indian utilization of the basin, although Clovis sites and isolated Clovis projectile points are known from areas bordering it. There is also weak evidence suggesting a possible Plainview presence in the area. In addition, it has been proposed that the pre- or nonprojectile point San Dieguito I industry is represented during Paleo-Indian times. The Archaic period is somewhat better known. Forty-four Archaic or possible Archaic sites have been recorded in the Tucson Basin, which document with certainty the presence of Middle and Late Archaic huntergatherers here. No such firm evidence of Early Archaic occupation exists at present, but it is possible that the area was utilized at that time as well. The long-standing lack of organized, professional research on both Paleo-Indian and Archaic sites in the Tucson Basin is noted, and a plea is made for the correction of this situation.
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