Tracing Ancient Networks: The Journey of Obsidian Artifacts into Alberta's Archaeological Record
Anthropology.net
APRIL 8, 2025
Allan / Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper 43 (2024) 1-7. The Enigma of Alberta's Obsidian Over 500 archaeological sites in western Canada have yielded obsidian artifacts, including arrowheads and spear tips. Geologically, Alberta lacks natural sources of obsidian, suggesting these materials traveled vast distances.
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