Archaeological reconnaissance survey and excavation of the Ofu-Olosega highway link

Best S. 1992. Archaeological reconnaissance survey and excavation of the Ofu-Olosega highway link. American Samoa Government Department of Public Works. Pago Pago, American Samoa

This survey provides the results of an archaeological investigation along the sides of the road located in Ofu and Olosega. Part of the road are near the park boundaries and in the village of Sili, a proposed national park expansion area. Four sites near the road (rock shelter, two grinding stones [one located in the park's boundaries] and a historic site) were noted as endangered and recommendations were made for protection. Includes a literature study, a development of a survey strategy, the identification of 23 archaeological sites, their definition/evaluation and photos.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Best, Simon
Date of Issue
1992-01
Publisher
American Samoa Government Department of Public Works
Units
NPSA , PACN
Keywords
American Samoa, Archaeological Survey, Archaeology, excavation, Ofu, Olosega

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