Paleo-Indian
of, relating to, or characteristic of a New World cultural stage, c22,000–6000 b.c., distinguished by fluted-point tools and cooperative hunting methods.
a member of the North American Indian people of this cultural stage, who are believed to have migrated originally from Asia and are known to have been expert big-game hunters.
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A Paleo-Indian association, sometime before 10,000 years ago, is suggested.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. CambronThis association indicates a Transitional Paleo-Indian association at this site.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. CambronThese associations indicate an early Archaic to transitional Paleo-Indian connection.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. CambronPaleo-Indian (L)—a name assigned to nomadic groups who were the first inhabitants of the new world.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types | James W. Cambron
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