Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
The prehistoric Florida Indians are biologically the least
known group among the indigenous peoples North American.
The purpose of this investigation is to establish a
biological profile for a prehistoric Indian population
excavated from Fort Center. The skeletal remains analyzed
include over 100 individuals. The site is dated 450 B.C.
to 1700 A.D. The skeletal remains are from the period 200
A.D. to 600-800 A.D. Archaeological interpretation of Fort
Center indicates that it was a ceremonial complex during
the 200 A.D. to 600-800 A.D. period, and therefore at least
certain people residing there may be presumed to have
occupied some high social status. The absence of major
bone diseases confirms the archaeological interpretation,
and provides a data base for future comparison of other
Florida prehistoric populations.
known group among the indigenous peoples North American.
The purpose of this investigation is to establish a
biological profile for a prehistoric Indian population
excavated from Fort Center. The skeletal remains analyzed
include over 100 individuals. The site is dated 450 B.C.
to 1700 A.D. The skeletal remains are from the period 200
A.D. to 600-800 A.D. Archaeological interpretation of Fort
Center indicates that it was a ceremonial complex during
the 200 A.D. to 600-800 A.D. period, and therefore at least
certain people residing there may be presumed to have
occupied some high social status. The absence of major
bone diseases confirms the archaeological interpretation,
and provides a data base for future comparison of other
Florida prehistoric populations.
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