Ponape Archaeological Survey 1977

Ayres, William (1977). "Ponape Archaeological Survey 1977". University of Hawaii.

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Abstract: Document concerning an archaeological survey report conducted in 1977 on Ponape, located in the Federated States of Micronesia. The document is a detailed survey report focusing on the archaeological sites and findings on Ponape Island during the year 1977. It includes descriptions of excavation sites, artifact cataloging, and site mapping within the geographic scope of Ponape. The report addresses subject domains such as archaeology, anthropology, and Pacific Island studies, with specific attention to the cultural and historical contexts of Ponape. The document is structured as a comprehensive survey report, containing field notes, site descriptions, artifact inventories, and photographic documentation. It discusses the methodologies employed in the survey, the stratigraphy of excavation sites, and the typology of recovered artifacts. The report also situates Ponape within the broader framework of Micronesian archaeology, providing comparative analysis with other islands in the region. The treatment of Micronesia is explicit, with Ponape serving as a case study for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns, material culture, and social organization in the Caroline Islands. The document includes references to institutional affiliations of the researchers and may contain appendices with maps, tables, and bibliographic citations relevant to the 1977 survey activities on Ponape.