Communal Architecture in the Fremont World

Keywords

Fremont archaeology, community, Wolf Village

Abstract

Large Fremont sites, such as Five Finger Ridge, Nephi Mounds, and Baker Village, often contain structures built on a scale that would require communal cooperation in construction. Little information on actual function is available, but possible functions of these communal structures include feasting, gambling, trade fairs, and ritual activities. This paper explores variability and function of Fremont communal structures with emphasis on Wolf Village Structure 2, an oversized pit structure.

Original Publication Citation

James R. Allison, Lindsay D. Johansson, and Scott M. Ure 2012 Communal Architecture in the Fremont World. Paper presented at the 33rd Great Basin Anthropological Association Conference, Stateline, Nevada.

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2012

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Anthropology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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