Microblade Alaska – Arrowhead & Projectile Point Identification

Culture: Early Period Arctic

Time period: 11,000-8,000 BP

Region: Alaska Arctic

Material: Obsidian, chert

Clovis-related traditions. Large lanceolate forms. Fluted point technologies. Middle Archaic (8,000-4,000 BP): Increased point type diversity. Regional adaptation patterns. Stemmed notched varieties emerge. Late Archaic (4,000-2,000 BP): Smaller, more diverse point forms. Increased use local materials. Transition bow arrow technology. Projectile Point Sequences Northwestern North America (Carlson Magne). University research Puget Sound region sequences. Stratified site data British Columbia Alaska.

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