Definition: The Plains Archaic is the name archaeologists have given to the hunter-gatherers who lived in the American (in the US and Canada) plains between about 5600 BC and AD 500. A brief bibliography of Plains Archaic archaeology journal articles and books has been constructed.
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.
