Archaeological Test Excavations at AZ T:12:191 (ASM): A Hohokam Limited Activity Site Located Just North of Las Cremaciones, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
Author(s): Scott M. Kwiatkowski; Thomas E. Wright
Year: 2003
Summary
Between May 22 and June 3, 2003, Archaeological Research Services, Inc. (ARS), completed test-phase archaeological excavations within a portion of the planned 20 acre Vista Rio residential subdivision (26 total person-field days). The project area is located on private land within a parcel measuring 1,320 feet north south, by 660 feet east-west within the City of Phoenix. The actual area subjected to archaeological investigations was limited to the most potentially archaeologically sensitive 4.51 acres near the southwest corner of the subject property.
As a result of this testing project, a small quantity of prehistoric artifacts (n=99) and four pit features were encountered. Following the artifact analyses, it was concluded that the pits likely related to a Sacaton phase (ca. a .d . 950-1150) Hohokam limited activity site that was situated near, but not within, the boundaries of a nearby, large, prehistoric Hohokam village named Las Cremaciones (a.k.a. AZ T:12:4 [PG]). The area containing the four archaeological features was designated Site AZ T:12:191 (ASM).
As a result of testing, it appears that very few—if any—cultural materials that would contribute important, new information about either Las Cremaciones or AZ T:12:191 (ASM) remain undisturbed within the planned Vista Rio subdivision location. Also, it is unlikely that prehistoric human remains occur within this area. It is therefore the opinion of ARS that no additional archaeological studies are required within the entire 20-acre planned Vista Rio subdivision parcel.
Cite this Record
Archaeological Test Excavations at AZ T:12:191 (ASM): A Hohokam Limited Activity Site Located Just North of Las Cremaciones, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 022. Scott M. Kwiatkowski, Thomas E. Wright. 2003 ( tDAR id: 446756) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8446756
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Keywords
Material
Ceramic
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Chipped Stone
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Fauna
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Ground Stone
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Pollen
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Shell
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Wood
Site Name
AZ T:12:191 (ASM)
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AZ T:12:4 (PG)
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Las Cremaciones
Site Type
Post Hole / Post Mold
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Roasting Pit / Oven / Horno
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation
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Historic Background Research
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Records Search / Inventory Checking
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Site Evaluation / Testing
General
Artifact and Biological Sample Analyses
Geographic Keywords
Arizona (State / Territory)
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Phoenix Basin
Temporal Keywords
Sacaton Phase
Temporal Coverage
Calendar Date: 950 to 1150
Spatial Coverage
min long: -112.147; min lat: 33.363 ; max long: -112.129; max lat: 33.409 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): City of Phoenix Archaeology Office
Contributor(s): David R. Abbott; Terry L. Coriell
Prepared By(s): Archaeological Research Services, Inc.
Submitted To(s): The Lead Group, Ltd.
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