Island interaction in the prehistoric Caribbean : an archaeological case study from northern Cuba
A review of the socio-political history of the Caribbean and a discussion of the development of archaeology in the region provides the context for this research. The research focus is explored through the creation of a comprehensive database of Cuban archaeology. Analysis of this database reveals that of the 1061 previously excavated archaeological sites in Cuba, only 31 are located on offshore islands. Therefore, it became apparent that it was necessary to generate further archaeological data with which to study prehistoric island interaction. Archaeological fieldwork was carried out in northern Cuba over four successive field seasons. An aim of this fieldwork was to expand the number of known archaeological sites on offshore islands in Cuba and generate a body of archaeological material with which to study prehistoric island interaction. Systematic archaeological survey was conducted in a 2000km2 case study area that included 22 islands in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. Archaeological excavations were carried out on 7 islands and a large assemblage of archaeological material was recovered. Artefact analyses were carried out at laboratories in Cuba and additional material was exported for further scientific
Cooper, Jago
Island interaction in the prehistoric Caribbean : an archaeological case study from northern Cuba. A review of the socio-political history of the Caribbean and a discussion of the development of archaeology in the region provides the context for this research. The research focus is explored through the creation of a comprehensive database of Cuban archaeology. Analysis of this database reveals that of the 1061 previously excavated archaeological sites in Cuba, only 31 are located on offshore islands. Therefore, it became apparent that it was necessary to generate further archaeological data with which to study prehistoric island interaction. Archaeological fieldwork was carried out in northern Cuba over four successive field seasons. An aim of this fieldwork was to expand the number of known archaeological sites on offshore islands in Cuba and generate a body of archaeological material with which to study prehistoric island interaction. Systematic archaeological survey was conducted in a 2000km2 case study area that included 22 islands in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. Archaeological excavations were carried out on 7 islands and a large assemblage of archaeological material was recovered. Artefact analyses were carried out at laboratories in Cuba and additional material was exported for further scientific
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