An Inventory of Lapita Sites Containing Dentate-stamped Pottery
Anderson, Atholl; Bedford, Stuart; Clark, Geoffrey; Lilley, Ian Ashley; Sand, Christophe; Summerhayes, Glenn; Torrence, Robin (2001). An Inventory of Lapita Sites Containing Dentate-stamped Pottery. Canberra, ACT : Pandanus Books, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University. ISBN 978-1-74076-010-2.
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Abstract: Document concerning an inventory of Lapita archaeological sites containing dentate-stamped pottery. The document is a survey focused primarily on the geographic region of Micronesia and surrounding Pacific islands. It covers the time period associated with the Lapita cultural complex, which dates approximately from 1600 BCE to 500 BCE. The inventory includes detailed descriptions of site locations, pottery typologies, and associated material culture. The document systematically catalogs the distribution of dentate-stamped pottery, a key diagnostic artifact of Lapita culture, across various island groups within Micronesia. It references archaeological institutions and agencies involved in the excavation and study of these sites. The structural The treatment of Micronesia is affirmative, with specific attention to the identification and classification of Lapita sites within this region. The document also discusses the implications of pottery distribution for understanding prehistoric migration and interaction patterns in the Pacific. It includes references to relevant archaeological journals and treaties related to cultural heritage management in the region. The inventory
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