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Social Science Archaeology

The Cactus Flower Site in Southeastern Alberta

1972-1974 Excavations

by (author) John H. Brumley

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 1975
Category
Archaeology
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    ISBN
    9781772820430
    Publish Date
    Jan 1975
    List Price
    $11.99

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Description

Following limited testing in 1972, extended excavations were conducted during 1973 and 1974 of the Cactus Flower site. Ten occupations and a long series of natural stratigraphic units were defined. Although sporadic occupation during the Pelican Lake phase is apparent, most of the levels are attributable to the McKean Complex, dated between 3000 and 1500 B.C. This occupation at Cactus Flower appears to represent late spring to early autumn hunting camps. The excavations provide the best picture to date of the McKean Complex on the Canadian Plains.

About the author

John H. Brumley is an archaeological consultant in the Northwestern Plains and mountains of Montana and Alberta and the author of multiple monographs and articles on medicine wheels, tipi rings, and faunal analysis. He lives in Havre, Montana.

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