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We have recreated a large full-scale archaeological
excavation out of concrete. You can see the
stratigraphy in the levels of the soil by noticing the
different colors of the concrete. See if you can identify
these archaeological . . . — — Map (db m163109) HM
We have uncovered multiple dwelling structures,
stockade walls, hearths, storage pits, middens
(trash pits), and thousands of artifacts. Many of the
material cultural items have long since decomposed,
but fragments remain.
Notice the . . . — — Map (db m163108) HM
Welcome to the mock archaeological excavation.
Archaeology is one way we learn about the past life ways
of the people who once lived here. Archaeology is the
scientific study of man's material culture. Archaeologists
study artifacts and other . . . — — Map (db m163107) HM
The park's name evokes its natural prairie environment and pays homage to Native American people who once occupied this site. This unique
environment, nurtured by the White River, has served as an ecological and cultural crossroads throughout . . . — — Map (db m163111) HM
Although much of the day-to-day living was done outside of the home, the family home played an important role in the lives of Strawtown's early Native American communities. The family resided in the home and many of their food items and personal . . . — — Map (db m216812)
Community buildings, as the name implies, belonged to the community and served a different purpose and were larger than a single family home. Community buildings could have served as the meeting place for discussing issues within the tribe. These . . . — — Map (db m216807)
The Oliver Phase people once built a village here at Strawtown Koteewi Park. The Oliver Village site (A.D. 1200-1450) located at Strawtown Koteewi Park is thought to be the beginnings of the Oliver Phase peoples. Based on archaeological evidence, . . . — — Map (db m216817)
This stockade wall and ditch are representative of what was found at Strawtown Koteewi Park. The Oliver Village is often referred to as the Strawtown Enclosure because the village was "enclosed" by a stockade wall and ditch. The ditch was well . . . — — Map (db m216795)
People from many interesting cultures made the area of Strawtown Koteewi Park their home. As you explore this exhibit you will see recreated structures from the Late Woodland time period. Although these structures are not exact replicas of the ones . . . — — Map (db m216792)
