Sujet
Archaeology, Human Colonization, Vanuatu, Non-Pottery Artifacts, Pacific Archaeology, Research Project, Methodology, Milestones, Testpitting Program, Arapus Site, Coastal Locations, Sampling Program, Mangaliliu Area Exploration

Domaines
Archéologie, Sciences Sociales, Sciences humaines

Description

The paper investigates the initial human colonization of Vanuatu and its later transformations. The non-pottery artifacts found in 2001 were published in a volume in honor of Dr. Richard Shutler, a Pacific archaeological pioneer. The paper discusses the objectives, methodology, milestones, and anticipated outcomes of the research project. The 2003 benchmarks of the project were largely achieved, including the completion of the testpitting program and the extension of the ST45 excavation. The project focused on the delineation and sampling of the Arapus site, along with a survey of other coastal locations. The paper mentions the need for a systematic sampling program at Mangaliliu to fully explore the area.

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Langue
English (en-GB)

Auteurs
Spriggs, Matthew

Contributeurs

Sources
Typescript, on file Vanuatu National Library, 12pp

Relation

Couverture
Vanuatu, Mangaliliu

Nom du journal