Northeast Subsistence-Settlement Change: A.D. 700 –1300

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Park Creek
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Fea. 2
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Figure 10.2. Excavations at the Park Creek II site.
[Rubus sp.], and dock [Rumex sp.], and wild sunflower
[Helianthus spp.]) were identified in features associated
with the A4 horizon (Table 10.3). While it is uncertain
if the nuts were used for food, given their low
presence, Asch Sidell suggested that the lack of hickory
wood at the site may indicate that hickory trees
did not grow nearby and that the nuts were consumed
(Asch Sidell 2000:5, 6). The presence of inedible
maize cupules suggested that “some maize may
have been grown near the site and processed” (Asch
Sidell 2000:5). If maize was brought to the site from a
village, it would more likely have been as parched
kernels or cornmeal (Asch Sidell 2000:5). The bramble
seeds may have been from blackberries, raspberries,
or dewberries collected for food, and sumac may have
been used as an acidic drink (Asch Sidell 2000:6).
To better understand the use of space and activities
conducted at the site, artifact data from the A4 horizon
were plotted per cubic meter (Figure 10.3).
Feature data were not included. Artifacts and debitage
concentrated around Features 3 and 4 and just
northwest of Feature 4. The single chipped stone tool
(unifacial graver) was located adjacent to Feature 3.
No cores, bifaces, or fire-cracked rock were associated
with the A4 horizon. However, one ground-stone
flake was identified near Feature 3. Given these data,
activities appear to have concentrated around hearth
features.
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