One of the most promising Paleoindian sites excavated to date is the Gault site, located in central Texas, which has recovered over 600,000 Clovis-aged (ca. 11,500-11,000 BP) artifacts accounting for 60% of the total number of Clovis artifacts found in the world so far. Archaeologist D. Clark Wernecke was kind enough to provide this glossary entry for Gault, and send along some additional references to learn more about it.
The photograph of the Gault site excavations is courtesy D. Clark Wernecke. Thanks, guy!
One of the most promising Paleoindian sites excavated to date is the Gault site, located in central Texas, which has recovered over 600,000 Clovis-aged (ca. 11,500-11,000 BP) artifacts accounting for 60% of the total number of Clovis artifacts found in the world so far. Archaeologist D. Clark Wernecke was kind enough to provide this glossary entry for Gault, and send along some additional references to learn more about it.
The photograph of the Gault site excavations is courtesy D. Clark Wernecke. Thanks, guy!
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Hello, I am following the Clovis issue, to learn, as they have discovered some chert flakes, a spear-point and some block tools at a park in the city where report. I am excited about the find, which was uncovered prior to an excavation of the park for a renovation project. I would like to know where the Gault site is, time-wise. I see it’s been ongoing for years. Thanks. Diana Roemer
Cool! The best person to talk to about Gault is probably Clark Wernecke, whose email I believe is listed on the TARL website linked on the blog. Be sure to send me a note if you write a story about your new site!
Kris