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Estimating The Minimum Number Of Individuals (Mni) For Skeletal Collections With Consideration To The Introduction Of Procurement Bias, M. Elizabeth Dyess, T. Heil 2023 Eastern Washington University

Estimating The Minimum Number Of Individuals (Mni) For Skeletal Collections With Consideration To The Introduction Of Procurement Bias, M. Elizabeth Dyess, T. Heil

2023 Symposium

Of the competing methods for the estimation of the number of individuals represented within a skeletal assemblage, variations of the calculation of MNI (Minimum Number of Individuals) are most often employed. This presentation provides the preliminary results of an exhaustive study designed to determine the minimum number of individuals represented within a collection of 1,065 skeletal elements and fragments, belonging to the Eastern Washington University Anthropology Program. Results produced by established methods of computation were reinterpreted to account for the introduction of Procurement Bias in the calculation of MNI.


The Silent Grave: A Geophysical Investigation Of The Brush Arbor Cemetery In Starkville, Mississippi, Kathryn Cassidy Jean Rayburn 2023 Mississippi State University

The Silent Grave: A Geophysical Investigation Of The Brush Arbor Cemetery In Starkville, Mississippi, Kathryn Cassidy Jean Rayburn

Theses and Dissertations

The Brush Arbor Cemetery is an early-to-late 19th century Black cemetery that was also the meeting place of one of the first Black church congregations in Starkville, Mississippi. The cemetery has suffered greatly from structural violence and degradation. Utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), this research has revealed important information about the Brush Arbor Cemetery. The results of the GPR survey suggest there are 54 potential unmarked burials in addition to 35 marked burials. The Viewshed analysis suggests that the likely meeting place of the church congregation is in complete view of the white Odd Fellows Cemetery directly across the street. …


Excavating The Strata Of (Some) Of Archaeology's Problems And Applying Feminist Solutions, Kristin M. Dew 2023 Georgia Southern University

Excavating The Strata Of (Some) Of Archaeology's Problems And Applying Feminist Solutions, Kristin M. Dew

Honors College Theses

Over the past thirty years, feminist scholars in archaeology have gained a foothold in the discipline. Conkey and Spector's “Archaeology and the Study of Gender” (1984) is often credited with being the turning point for the topic of gender in archaeology. Still, there is more ground to gain. I argue for a fully engendered archaeology by understanding that achieving this will be difficult due to the past and current sociopolitics of American archaeology. Historically, mainstream archaeology has viewed feminist epistemologies, like those on which gender archaeology is based, as simply a standpoint, creating a disconnect identifying their importance. Despite these …


San Pasqual Valley; Reexamination Of An Archaeological Collection Using Non-Invasive And Invasive Techniques, Ariana Yanez 2023 California State University, San Bernardino

San Pasqual Valley; Reexamination Of An Archaeological Collection Using Non-Invasive And Invasive Techniques, Ariana Yanez

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

This thesis will focus on re-evaluating the CA-SDI-09674 collection at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. The purpose of the research is to provide more evidence that supports the preservation of the archaeological and indigenous record within archaeological sites. Research with noninvasive techniques will include macro botanical analysis, re-examination of archaeological collections, and if permitted, invasive techniques such as radiocarbon c-14 dating. The purpose of analyzing charcoal samples is to comprehend a chronology of occupation within SPB-SHP. The macro botanical analysis would provide insight into the natural resources that were available within the area during the precontact habitation of the …


The Role Of Sharks In The Human Ecological Systems Of Isla Cedros, Baja California, Alyssa Canoff 2023 California State University, San Bernardino

The Role Of Sharks In The Human Ecological Systems Of Isla Cedros, Baja California, Alyssa Canoff

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Remains of sharks are found worldwide in various archaeological contexts, but generally, the relationships between humans and sharks have been rare research topics. This thesis will present and discuss the shark remains found during the archaeological investigations at Isla Cedros, an island off the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. I will discuss the distinct species of sharks in the assemblage, the types of remains, the contexts they were found in, and incorporate what is known about each species to interpret the diverse types of relationships humans have with sharks at Cedros. By incorporating human-behavioral ecology and symbolic behavior …


The Process And Me: Creating A Film About Archaeology, Jack Woods '23 2023 DePauw University

The Process And Me: Creating A Film About Archaeology, Jack Woods '23

Honor Scholar Theses

The film I created is entitled “The Bomb: The 2022 Trasimeno Regional Archaeological Project.” It documents the research methods used to ethically excavate an archaeological site and presents Professor Rebecca Schindler and Pedar Foss’s research from Castiglione del Lago, Italy. The stakes of the project are as follows: I wanted to create an entertaining documentary about the process of ethically excavating an archaeological dig site through the 2022 Trasimeno Regional Archaeology Project (TRAP) in Castiglione del Lago, Italy. This thesis contains three parts: Analysis of Archaeology in the Media, where I analyze two TV shows about archaeology as the main …


Experimental Methodologies In Assessing Ceramic Shrinkage In Residual Fingerprints For Archaeological Application, Luke Aaron Burnor 2023 California State University - San Bernardino

Experimental Methodologies In Assessing Ceramic Shrinkage In Residual Fingerprints For Archaeological Application, Luke Aaron Burnor

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

This research evaluates the extent of ceramic shrinkage using a natural clay source that was locally available and known to be used by native populations in the American Southwest. The experiment took into account variables of temper mixture and firing temperature to assess the extent and potential need for shrinkage calibration in archaeological biometric research (specifically fingerprints). An experimental design was employed to test shrinkage rates while accounting for natural temper materials found frequently in the archaeological record including sand, grog, and quartz. The experiment evaluated whether shrinkage rates may have skewed data collected in previous studies regarding sex and …


Tari Toga Dari Nagari Siguntur Dharmasraya: Eksistensi Dan Pelestarian 1990–2022, Hendra Naldi, Yelda Syafrina, Diana Putri Nengsi, Erniwati Erniwati 2023 Universitas Negeri Padang

Tari Toga Dari Nagari Siguntur Dharmasraya: Eksistensi Dan Pelestarian 1990–2022, Hendra Naldi, Yelda Syafrina, Diana Putri Nengsi, Erniwati Erniwati

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article report the study of traditional dance in Siguntur Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. Marhasnida, a cultural activist from Nagari Siguntur, created the toga dance. This article explains how the dance was created, developed, and performed from stage to stage and passed on to the younger generation for preservation. This historical research observed and analyzed the actions of an individual closely related to the development of toga dance. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and tracing of personal archives pertaining to various aspects of the dance, including its history and movements. This research found (1) that Marhasnida has been involved in …


Geurae Sebagai Pemarkah Wacana Dalam Percakapan Bahasa Korea, Mellyana Murtanu, Usmi Usmi 2023 Universitas Indonesia

Geurae Sebagai Pemarkah Wacana Dalam Percakapan Bahasa Korea, Mellyana Murtanu, Usmi Usmi

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

In Korean, the word geurae is positioned as an exclamation in a sentence. Its use in oral communication has diverse meanings and functions. Previous research shows that, apart from conveying its basic meaning, the word geurae is also often used as a discourse marker (DM), especially in a conversation. DMs are words used by speakers to express their feelings and view about the contents of a conversation to a speech partner. The purpose of this study was to analyze the form, meaning, and function of the word geurae as a DM in Korean conversations. This literature study is linguistics description …


Folsom Activity, Mobility, And Flaked Stone Technological Organization At The Rio Rancho Folsom Site, New Mexico Locus 4147 And As-2, William A. Skidmore-Farren 2023 University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Folsom Activity, Mobility, And Flaked Stone Technological Organization At The Rio Rancho Folsom Site, New Mexico Locus 4147 And As-2, William A. Skidmore-Farren

Anthropology Graduate Student Publications

What are the similarities and differences within locus 4147/AS-2 technological organization? Determining the function of the site may reveal new adaptive strategies used by Paleoindian groups and perhaps tell us more about their social and technological organization. By measuring, identifying, analyzing, and comparing the lithic components of the locus 4147/AS-2, I hope to further our understanding of the Rio Rancho site’s function and technological organization. A study of the spatial distribution of various artifact types within the locus will also help determine the function. Chemical (XRF) and physical analysis of the variety of lithic materials from the sites will also …


The Hillman Site (16ebr60): A Glimpse Into Pre-Contact South Louisiana, Brandy Kerr 2023 Louisiana State University

The Hillman Site (16ebr60): A Glimpse Into Pre-Contact South Louisiana, Brandy Kerr

LSU Master's Theses

Situated along the north bank of Bayou Manchac lies the pre- and post-contact Hillman site, 16EBR60. First discovered in 1960 by the landowner, George Menefee, the site was subsequently investigated by Louisiana State University archaeologist Dr. William Haag, who pronounced the site a Marksville village, due to the large number of lithic tools recovered from the site. Subsequent investigations at the site by Surveys Unlimited Research Associates, Inc. (SURA) in 2021 confirmed the Marksville component of the site and found occupation continued into the succeeding Troyville and Coles Creek cultures. The principal research questions asked include: (1) How does the …


Guam 2022: Shipwreck Survey In Apra Harbor, Will Nassif 2023 University of South Carolina - Columbia

Guam 2022: Shipwreck Survey In Apra Harbor, Will Nassif

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


A Search Renewed: Continuing Survey Efforts To Locate Lucas Vazquez De Ayllon's Lost Capitana, Amber Cabading 2023 University of South Carolina

A Search Renewed: Continuing Survey Efforts To Locate Lucas Vazquez De Ayllon's Lost Capitana, Amber Cabading

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


The South Carolina Paleoindian Point Survey On The Occasion Of The Recording Of The 800th Point, Albert C. Goodyear, Christopher R. Moore, Joe Wilkinson, Joseph A. Lindler Jr 2023 University of South Carolina - Columbia

The South Carolina Paleoindian Point Survey On The Occasion Of The Recording Of The 800th Point, Albert C. Goodyear, Christopher R. Moore, Joe Wilkinson, Joseph A. Lindler Jr

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


Numismatic History Of The Charlesfort/Santa Elena Site: The Sixteenth-Century Spanish Occupation, Heathley A. Johnson 2023 University of South Carolina - Columbia

Numismatic History Of The Charlesfort/Santa Elena Site: The Sixteenth-Century Spanish Occupation, Heathley A. Johnson

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


The Search For Stuarts Town (1684-1686), Chester B. DePratter 2023 University of South Carolina - Columbia

The Search For Stuarts Town (1684-1686), Chester B. Depratter

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


The Camden Burial Project, Part I: Background And Preliminary Results, James B. Legg 2023 University of South Carolina - Columbia

The Camden Burial Project, Part I: Background And Preliminary Results, James B. Legg

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


Legacy - Spring 2023, South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology--University of South Carolina 2023 University of South Carolina

Legacy - Spring 2023, South Carolina Institute Of Archaeology And Anthropology--University Of South Carolina

SCIAA Newsletter - Legacy & PastWatch

Contents:

The South Carolina Paleo Point Survey

Director's Notes

The Camden Burial Project, Part I: Background and Preliminary Results

The Search for Stuarts Town (1684-1686)

Numismatic History of the Charlesfort/Santa Elena Site: The Sixteenth-Century Spanish Occupation

SCIAA Publications Online at Scholar Commons: 2022

The South Carolina Paleoindian Point Survey on the Occasion of the Recording of the 800th Point

A Search Renewed: Continuing Survey Efforts to Locate Lucas Vazquez De Ayllon's Lost Capitana

Underwater Archaeological Photogrammetry Workshop

Guam 2022: Shipwreck Survey in Apra Harbor

The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program (SRARP) Premiers Two New Films

Historic Archaeology: Visiting 38LX5 in …


Strange Windows From Early Maryland, Henry Miller 2023 Historic St. Mary's City

Strange Windows From Early Maryland, Henry Miller

Northeast Historical Archaeology

No abstract provided.


A Bone To Pick: An Unusual Tableware From The Victorian Era, Patricia M. Samford 2023 Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

A Bone To Pick: An Unusual Tableware From The Victorian Era, Patricia M. Samford

Northeast Historical Archaeology

No abstract provided.


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