The Spout Run Site [44CK151]: An Early Americn Stone Circles and Dual Solstice Site - Softcover

Hranicky, Wm Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1517358663 ISBN 13: 9781517358662

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

This publication covers the archaeological investigation stone circles in Clarke County, Virginia. These circles line up with the solstices and equinox points on the horizon. The site has ceremonial area, produced artifacts, and was used during the paleo-era. It is classified as a PaleoAmerican era site. Topics: rockart, glyphs, Pleistocene, Paleoindian, stone circles, solstice clocks, lithic tools, artforms dates, hand glyphs, ceremonial rings, solar observatories, social ceremonies, jasper usage, site date, site climate, site pointes, stone stacks, stone mounds, handprints, ceremonial altars, equinox ceremonies, knapping schedules, and jasper artifacts.

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About the Author

The author has been in Virginia archaeology for over 40 years. His principal interest is rockart. He is a charter member of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA). He has published 40 books and authored of 200 professional papers in archaeology.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1517358663
• ISBN 13: 9781517358662
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 212