The February speaker is
Katharine Pontillo
Graduate student at the University of Exeter, U.K. working towards a Masters by Research in Archaeology under Dr. Alex Pryor and Dr. Alan Outram.
presenting
Preliminary Investigations of 41HY6
41HY6 is identified by a large dome midden with extensive fire cracked rock and buried cultural deposits spanning the Middle Archaic to the Late Prehistoric Period. This dome midden developed above deeper, intact deposits containing Early Archaic and Paleoindian occupation events. Because chipped stone tool production and usage are represented across all occupation intervals, this research will examine site function across time in high resolution using microscopic analysis of flake tools, utilized flakes and diagnostic points and knives.
This presentation introduces the theoretical framework and methods used to examine activity patterns across the site. Fieldwork is complete, and analysis is ongoing. As a result, site function interpretations are not yet available; however, a preliminary overview of the artifacts will be presented. Full interpretation and comparative results will be shared in a future presentation once analysis is complete.
Photos provided by Katharine Pontillo
The next regular meeting will be held on our usual schedule, the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Casa Chapala's Austin location, 9041 Research Blvd., Suite 100 (Hwy 183 and Burnet Rd.) Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, except June and December. They are free and open to the public. For those who wish to come early, we gather around 5:45 PM for dinner, drinks, and fellowship. The short business meeting starts at 7:00 PM, followed by the guest speaker's presentation.
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