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A revision of the archaeological sequence of southern New Caledonia

Galipaud Jean-Christophe. 1997. New Zealand Journal of Archaeology.
A revision of the archaeological sequence of southern New Caledonia
ARTICLE, (1997 ) - PUBLISHEDVERSION - English (en-GB)
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
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Audience : RESEARCHERS
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
Subject
SITE ARCHEOLOGIQUE, HISTOIRE DU PEUPLEMENT, CERAMIQUE, FOUILLE ARCHEOLOGIQUE, PERLE, OUTIL LITHIQUE, OSSEMENT, SEPULTURE, ZONE COTIERE, TESSON, LAPITA
Domains
Archéologie
Description

This paper discusses the archaeological evidence previously available from the region of Naïa, Ongwé and Saint-Vincent Bays on the south-western coast of New Caledonia and presents new data from the same region. Rich pottery deposits attest 3,000 years of continuous occupation characterised by remains from the Koné, Naïa 2 traditions. The earliest occupation during the Koné period was organised in small hamlets, which may have been grouped in larger settlements. These early sites seem to have disturbed by eustatic and coastal adjustments. The Naïa period saw the development of large communities of potters whose main product was large pots with handles, a type of vessel not known elsewhere in early Pacific communities. (Résumé d'auteur)

Keywords
New Caledonia, Pottery, Lapita, Structural remains, Burials, Cultural evolution, Sea level
Language
English (en-GB)
Creators
Galipaud, Jean-Christophe
Contributors
Sources
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology, 1997, 17, p. 77-109.
Coverage
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Name of newspaper
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology