Sourcing Stone Tool Raw Materials from the Escalante Basin

Authors

Cady Waldrom, Brigham Young University
Dr. Joel C. Janetski, Brigham Young University

Keywords

stone tool, raw materials, Escalante Basin, raw tool stone, native material sources

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Anthropology

Abstract

An important aspect of the archaeological record is the stone tool technology that ancient people incorporated into their life. Different tools such as projectile points, bifaces, scrapers, drills and choppers enabled ancient people to perform necessary daily tasks. Raw materials for making stone tools consist of different types of rocks that are found in various formations and locations. Specific materials were favored among ancient people, and the ability to find where the sources being exploited are located will help archaeologists better understand the trade and interaction amidst formative peoples.

Recommended Citation

Waldrom, Cady and Janetski, Dr. Joel C. (2013) "Sourcing Stone Tool Raw Materials from the Escalante Basin," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 91.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/91