Interpreting Isotopic and Macrobotanical Evidence for Early Maize in the Eastern Woodlands: A Response to Hart and Colleagues

Mary L. Simon; Kristin M. Hedman; Thomas E. Emerson

doi:10.1017/aaq.2020.83

Interpreting Isotopic and Macrobotanical Evidence for Early Maize in the Eastern Woodlands: A Response to Hart and Colleagues

Mary L. Simon, Kristin M. Hedman, Thomas E. Emerson

Illinois State Archaeological Survey

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In the following response to Hart and colleagues (2021) we clarify our interpretations of the archaeological record for maize use from western Illinois. The robust archaeological record, newly obtained AMS dates, and evaluations of enamel apatite combine to support a late date for maize cultivation in this region. We reiterate that maize histories in the Eastern Woodlands may vary among different regions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	428-430
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Antiquity
Volume	86
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/aaq.2020.83
State	Published - Apr 2021

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American Bottom of Illinois
carbon isotope assays
maize

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History
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Archaeology
Museology

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