Ethnoarchaeological analysis of Arctic fish processing: chemical characterization of soils on Nelson Island, Alaska

Knudson, Kelly J.; Frink, Liam

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2009.11.007

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“…Figures 3 and 4 include sampling locations for both the offsite and sod house samples. Because offsite areas 2 and 3 were located near historic and prehistoric occupations and offsite area 4 includes bird waste, we use offsite area 1 as the most accurate representation of offsite soils that have not been affected by anthropogenic activities (Knudson and Frink 2010).…”

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“…Soils on the delta are generally Histic Pergelic Cryaquepts and Pergelic Cryofibrists (McNab and Avers 1994) or Histic Cryosols according to the World Reference Base classification scheme (WRB IWG 2006). These soils are poorly drained and slow weathering and contain large amounts of organic matter, all of which should allow the retention of anthropogenic soil signatures (Knudson and Frink 2010;Knudson et al 2004b;Misarti 2007).…”

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“…When single elements are compared, the sod house area (SH01) was enriched in phosphorus and magnesium compared to the offsite area. This likely reflects the incorporation of human waste, bone and other organic materials, and wood ash into the soil (Dauncey 1952;Eidt 1977;Entwistle et al 2007;Knudson and Frink 2010;Knudson et al 2004b;Middleton and Price 1996;Misarti 2007;Wells 2004;Wells et al 2007). High magnesium concentrations in the sod house soils are particularly interesting because the olivine basaltderived soils on Nelson Island are expected to be particularly high in magnesium and iron; despite the expected high magnesium and iron concentrations in the offsite soils, the sod house soils are still enriched in magnesium from anthropogenic sources.…”

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“…In other studies, calcium and strontium had been associated with house floors (Entwistle et al 2007;Konrad et al 1983;Middleton and Price 1996;Pierce et al 1998;Wells 2004;Wells et al 2007). In addition, potassium has been associated with wood ash and organic matter (Entwistle et al 2007;Knudson and Frink 2010;Knudson et al 2004b;Konrad et al 1983;Middleton and Price 1996;Misarti 2007;Pierce et al 1998;Wells 2004;Wells et al 2007). Finally, cluster 3, shown in white, exhibits the lowest overall mean concentrations of the following elements: iron, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, barium, strontium, titanium, lead, copper, and uranium (Fig.…”

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“…Offsite areas sampled at Tununak with sample locations identified (image fromKnudson and Frink 2010) …”

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Soil chemical signatures of a historic sod house: activity area analysis of an arctic semisubterranean structure on Nelson Island, Alaska

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Micromorphological Analyses of Inuit Communal Sod Houses in Northern Labrador, Canada

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As part of ongoing multidisciplinary research at Uivak Point (HjCl‐09) and Oakes Bay 1 (HeCg‐8) in Labrador, Canada, undisturbed soil samples were collected in order to document archaeological sediments and examine anthropogenic processes within Inuit sod houses through soil micromorphology. These structures consist of multifamily winter dwellings used in Labrador and Greenland, which have been variously associated with Inuit social changes following contact with Europeans and environmental conditions prevailing during the “Little Ice Age.” Analyses of thin sections revealed anthropogenic features that can be associated with specific activities that are also documented independently through archaeological, anthropological, and historical sources. While sleeping platforms were characterized by low frequencies of wood and burnt organic matter, adjacent floor areas had moderate accumulations of a variety of anthropogenic features. The entrance tunnel area collected dense deposits of various kinds of detritus that showed evidence of trampling. Nevertheless, dedicated activity areas could not be documented with precision because of the small number of samples and the unexpected impact of household cleaning events.

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A Geochemical Signal from a Mesolithic Intertidal Archaeological Site: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study from Clachan Harbor, Scotland

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2016

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This paper presents the results of multielemental mapping conducted on peat samples taken from a presumed Mesolithic coastal activity zone at the intertidal site of Clachan Harbor, Scotland. The aim of the study was to use peat geochemical analysis to assess possible evidence for an anthropogenic chemical signal within the peat that might be linked to the use of the site during the Mesolithic. Spatial changes in peat geochemistry revealed a “change point” within the peat bed that may reflect the former boundary between the human activity zone and the coastline. Enhanced dating of events was achieved by integrating the chemical dataset with an existing relative sea‐level curve available for the site. The research demonstrates the advantages of using a multielemental method ahead of a single‐element (e.g., phosphorous‐only) approach when attempting to characterize and trace chemical evidence for past human activity in the intertidal zone. This paper will hopefully lead to the adoption of an improved methodology that can help us to better understand the development of coastal sites within an archaeological context.

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Ethnoarchaeological analysis of Arctic fish processing: chemical characterization of soils on Nelson Island, Alaska

Cited by 32 publications

References 73 publications

Soil chemical signatures of a historic sod house: activity area analysis of an arctic semisubterranean structure on Nelson Island, Alaska

Soil chemical signatures of a historic sod house: activity area analysis of an arctic semisubterranean structure on Nelson Island, Alaska

Micromorphological Analyses of Inuit Communal Sod Houses in Northern Labrador, Canada

A Geochemical Signal from a Mesolithic Intertidal Archaeological Site: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study from Clachan Harbor, Scotland

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