Archaeological Investigations at Los Morteros, AZ AA:12:57 (ASM), Locus 1, in the Northern Tucson Basin
Author(s): Mary Bernard-Shaw
Year: 1989
Summary
Evidence for Sedentary Hohokam irrigation of the floodplain below the Los Morteros site introduces the first well-documented canal systems in the Tucson Basin. In addition to the canals, two Late Archaic wells were found in association with a seasonal campsite. The presence of cultigens at the camp indicate that the advent of agriculture on the floodplain well preceded the ceramic period. The dating and development of these features at AZ AA:12:57 [ASM] contribute to the current view of the early expansion of agriculture by prehistoric basin inhabitants. The analysis of the Locus 1 Late Archaic and Hohokam features focuses on the description of these early contexts. The report represents the initial investigation of the Continental Ranch Archaeological Project.
Cite this Record
Archaeological Investigations at Los Morteros, AZ AA:12:57 (ASM), Locus 1, in the Northern Tucson Basin, 8. Mary Bernard-Shaw. 1989 ( tDAR id: 448416) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8448416
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Keywords
Culture
Archaic
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Hohokam
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Huhugam
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Late Archaic
Material
Ceramic
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Chipped Stone
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Dating Sample
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Fauna
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Fire Cracked Rock
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Ground Stone
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Macrobotanical
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Metal
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Pollen
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Wood
Site Name
AZ AA:12:57 (ASM)
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Los Morteros
Site Type
Archaeological Feature
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Artifact Scatter
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Burned Rock Midden
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Cairn
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Hearth
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Midden
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Pit
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Post Hole / Post Mold
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Roasting Pit / Oven / Horno
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Data Recovery / Excavation
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Reconnaissance / Survey
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Research Design / Data Recovery Plan
Geographic Keywords
Arizona (State / Territory)
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Pima (County)
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Tucson Basin
Temporal Keywords
Early Rincon Phase
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Late Archaic Period
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Middle Rincon Phase
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Rillito Phase
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Sedentary Period
Spatial Coverage
min long: -111.183; min lat: 32.31 ; max long: -111.045; max lat: 32.414 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Desert Archaeology, Inc.
Contributor(s): Suzanne K. Fish; James P. Holmund; Keith L. Katzer; Charles Miksicek
Prepared By(s): Institute for American Research
Submitted To(s): American Continental Corporation
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