Identification and prehistoric exploitation of chert from Fort Hood, Bell and Coryell counties, Texas /
2) distinguish the chert types and varieties within each
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | 2) distinguish the chert types and varieties within each altered cherts; and 5) correlate the experimental results analyses of the archaeological lithic assemblages. The archaeological analysis. Prehistoric chert quarries were are highly varied, encompassing a wide range of colors, deposit; 3) collect samples f rom each deposit; 4) conduct a distinct types of chert and their variation ranges were enhance flakability, while others did not. Over 500 bifaces established. Some of the types required heat alteration to examined for evidence of material preference, initial experimental replications compared favorably with the locations had the best quality material, as evident from the prehistoric inhabitants of the area knew which chert reduction activity, and transport of material. Reservation contain numerous chert deposits. These cherts series of f laking experiments involving unheated and heat- stone tool manufacture. A survey of the Fort Hood region was textures, and flaking characteristics that are desirable for The eastern and northern portions of the Fort Hood Military undertaken to: 1) establish the locations of chert deposits; were experimentally produced. The results of these with archaeological assemblages f rom the same region. Seven |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Anthropology". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | viii, 179 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |