Kelley, N. Jane H.Stryd, Arnoud H.2005-07-192005-07-191973Stryd, A. H. (1973). The Later prehistory of the Lillooet area, British Columbia (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1657782480878http://hdl.handle.net/1880/13185Bibliography: p. 107-117.Excavations were undertaken near the town of Lillooet in 1970 and 1971 to collect information about the prehistoric cultures of the area. Attention was focused upon the last 2,500 to 3,000 years of regional prehistory, a period poorly understood at that time. Six sites were selected for intensive excavation. These sites are described along with the artifacts, features, and burials which were uncovered. Age estimates are offered for most components based primarily on radiocarbon and obsidian hydration dating. The Nesikep Tradition is defined as the basic integrative or archaeological unit for Plateau prehistory. It is divided into an earlier microlithic period dating from about 5000 to 800 B.C., and a later non-microlithic period from 800 B.C. to A.D. 1858. A chronology of archaeological units is proposed for the later Nesikep Tradition consisting of four sequential phases: Nicola Phase, 800 B.C.-A.D. 200: Lillooet Phase, A.D. 200-800: Kamloops Phase, A.D. 800-1750: and Protohistoric Phase, A.D. 1750-1858. The temporal and spatial distribution as well as the trait inventory of each phase is discussed. A reconstruction of the later Nesikep Tradition culture(s) on the mid Fraser is offered. Paleo-environmental, archaeological, and ethno-linguistic information are integrated to arrive at an overall developmental scheme for the evolution of culture on the Interior Plateau of British Columbia and the Lillooet excavations are placed within the context of Plateau culture history.xiv, 434 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.F 5816 S86 1973 MicroficheBritish Columbia - AntiquitiesLillooet, British Columbia - AntiquitiesIndians of North America - British ColumbiaIndians of North America - Antiquitiesdoctoral thesis10.11575/PRISM/16577F 5816 S86 1973 Microfiche