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Plano Culture

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Plano culture is the name given to Late Paleoindian people living in the North American continent between 10000-8000 years ago. 'Plano' is the Spanish word for plains, and the Plano folks lived throughout the American plains as hunter-gatherers. {br]
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.

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