Definition: The Pinto culture is the name archaeologists have given to the people who were living along the Colorado River during the Archaic period. First defined in the 1930s by avid amateur archaeologists William and Elizabeth Campbell, the Pinto culture included a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and thick triangular points.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
