Seasonal oyster harvesting recorded in a Late Archaic period shell ring.

The function of Late Archaic period (5000-3000 B.P.) shell rings has been a focus of debate among archaeologists for decades. These rings have been variously interpreted as a product of seasonal feasting/ceremonial gatherings, quotidian food refuse generated by permanent dwellers, or a combination o...

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Main Authors: Nicole R Cannarozzi, Michal Kowalewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224666