The archaeology of Michigan: A guide to the prehistory of the Great Lakes region

About this book

The archaeology of the Great Lakes region is a field that studies early human activity in Michigan and surrounding areas revealing a history of human adaptation and culture dating back as far as 12 000 years. Evidence of early hunting camps including structures and caribou-hunting pits has been found beneath Lake Huron while more recent discoveries of Clovis camp sites are rewriting the history of the regions first inhabitants. The archaeology of the region also includes the study of fishing villages prehistoric tool fragments and earthwork enclosures with work continuing to uncover how early peoples lived and interacted with their environment.