The timing of Angel Mounds palisade construction a search for the best chronological model

Krus, A. M. , Schilling, T. and Monaghan, G. W. (2013) The timing of Angel Mounds palisade construction a search for the best chronological model. Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology, 38(2), pp. 171-182. (doi: 10.1179/mca.2013.006)

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Abstract

Angel Mounds was a heavily fortified Mississippian settlement with several discrete palisades. Although the palisades were identified early on, the construction sequence has remained elusive because the construction episodes do not have stratigraphic relationships with one another. Recent work at the site reexamined old test excavations and collected new material for radiocarbon dating. AMS dating yielded a suite of new dates from palisade contexts. To refine the construction sequence, five Bayesian chronological models were constructed for palisade building. These models indicate that palisades were first built at Angel Mounds sometime between A.D. 1278 and A.D. 1410, which precedes or coincides with regional depopulation in the lower Ohio River valley. These results further indicate that palisade building at Angel Mounds may be a consequence of external competition and conflict caused by resource-induced stress resulting from deteriorating climatic conditions.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Krus, Dr Anthony
Authors: Krus, A. M., Schilling, T., and Monaghan, G. W.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
Journal Name:Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology
Publisher:Maney Publishing
ISSN:0146-1109
ISSN (Online):2327-4271

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