Evaluate Testing Sites 22M0676 & 22M0677, Monroe County, Mississippi, Tombigbee River Multi-Resource District,
Abstract
Testing methods employed at the sites included the implementation of controlled surface collections, auger and shovel testing, machine stripping of selected transects, and hand excavation of five one-by-two meter test units. Results indicate that intact midden deposits are present at 22M0677 where numerous cultural features were exposed. No such deposits or features were discovered at 22M0676. Data analysis reveals that 22M0677 was occupied extensively during the Terminal Miller subphase, with minor Miller I component also being identified. Data from 22M0676 indicate only a minor Early Miller IIIa component. Various analytical techniques allowed two distinct, Terminal Miller ceramic assemblages to be articulated at 22M0677, as well as the definition of lithic reduction/use areas. In addition, a limited floral and faunal analysis suggests that the economy of 22M0677 during the Terminal Miller subphase was based on hunting/gathering strategies. CRS recommends that an excavation phase be implemented at 22M0677 to mitigate adverse impacts following the research goals and methodological considerations put forth in this report. It also recommends that 22M0676 receive full cultural clearance since no significant data can be recovered from this site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA126863
Entities
People
- Stephen H. Savage