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The post-Paleoindian cultural tradition characterized by the disappearance of lanceolate projectile points and the appearance of stemmed and notched points beginning about 8000 B.C. Other Archaic developments include ground stone tools, domestic dogs, cemeteries, copper tools, and diverse hunting-gathering economies. The Archaic lasts until about 5 [..]

A discrete location containing evidence of past human activity that holds significance for archaeologists.

The scientific study of important physical remnants of the cultural past for the purpose of better understanding human history.

Natural or artificial articles, objects, tools, or other items manufactured, modified, or used by humans that are of archaeological interest.

A short stick with a top hook on one end and finger grips on the other used for hand-propelling large darts to increase range and power. Atlatls become increasing popular in the Archaic Period.

To establish the presence of or high potential of human burials or human skeletal remains being located in a discrete area, to delimit the boundaries of human burial grounds or graves, and to attempt to determine the ethnic affiliation of individuals interred. Only the State Archaeologist is authorized to authenticate historic burial sites in Minne [..]

Before Present; this is an expression of age measured by radiocarbon dating with "present" set at 1950, the first year radiocarbon dating became available. It is more correctly stated as "radiocarbon years before present" or RCYBP. It does not mean the same as "years ago" because raw radiocarbon dates need to be correc [..]

The organic remnants of the human body intentionally interred as part of a mortuary process.

A discrete location that is known to contain or has high potential to contain human remains based on physical evidence, historical records, or reliable informant accounts.