Dorset Site Variation on the Southeast Coast of Baffin Island
ABSTRACT. The wide variation in Dorset residence structures may indicate seasonal site differences greater than a simple summer / winter dichotomy. This is further suggested by a comparison of selected stone tool frequencies from Dorset sites near Lake Harbour, N.W.T. Here manufacturing activities a...
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT. The wide variation in Dorset residence structures may indicate seasonal site differences greater than a simple summer / winter dichotomy. This is further suggested by a comparison of selected stone tool frequencies from Dorset sites near Lake Harbour, N.W.T. Here manufacturing activities appear to differ from spring to summer to winter. The evidence also suggests that in this region Late Dorset winter settlements were located on the fast sea ice. RÉSUMÉ. La grande variation de structure dans les residences d’age Dorset, peut indiquer les différences de site saisonier plus importantes que celles du passage de l’hiverà l’été. Cela est de loin suggbré par une comparaison dans la frequénce d’outils en pierre sélectionés, provenant de sites d’age Dorset aux alentours de Lake Harbour- N.W.T. Là, les activites artisanales apparaissent changer du printemps à l’été puis àl’hiver. Dans cette region, il parait evident que les colonies hivernales d’age Dorset terminal se placaient sur la glace de mer immobilisée. Traduit par Alain de Vendegies, Aquitaine Company of Canada Ltd. |
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