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Join U of L archaeology & geography professor Dr. Shawn Bubel as she explores:
Prehistoric Bison Hunters in Southern Alberta: Excavations at the Fincastle Site
The Fincastle archaeological project began in 2003 with a survey of the previously unrecorded bison kill site located 4 km south of the Oldman River in Southern Alberta. Excavations have unearthed more than 130 projectile points, 120 stone tools, 4,100 tool manufacturing waste flakes, and 1,500 fire-broken rocks, along with 290,000+ bison bone fragments. The stratigraphic context of these remains indicates a single event that took place around 2500 years ago based on radiocarbon and OSL dates. Kill spots as well as primary and secondary butchering activity areas were identified. In addition, a number of ceremonial bone upright features were found. These features, along with the predominance of Knife River Flint, a stone material sourced to North Dakota, denote a strong cultural connection between the Fincastle hunters and groups living in the Middle Missouri area in the Late Middle Prehistoric Period. It is one of the oldest Besant-Sonota type sites in the Great Plains region, and the discoveries made at the site are attracting international attention.
February 25, 2016 | 7 – 9 p.m.
City Hall
910 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge
This event is free. Everyone is welcome, and there is no need to RSVP. Seating is limited, however, so arrive early!
Appetizers and bar service will be available.
Sponsored by: Atlatl Archaeology
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