Middle Archaic
(ca.6,000 to 3,5oo B.C.)
The Middle Archaic is not well understood in Indiana. This cultural period is associated with a climatic warming trend. Side notched points are still being used. Points diagnostic of this time period are; Stanley stemmed, Raddatze, Godar, Karnak, and Matanzas Evas, and Benton Stemmed.
Ground stone tools appear during this time period; groved axes,spear thrower weights are some of them. Middle Archaic settlements are used for longer periods of time, indicating a more sedentary way of life. sites occur along major deainages. Harvesting of resources such as nut and seeds are also characteristics.
Ground stone tools appear during this time period; groved axes,spear thrower weights are some of them. Middle Archaic settlements are used for longer periods of time, indicating a more sedentary way of life. sites occur along major deainages. Harvesting of resources such as nut and seeds are also characteristics.
Stanly Stemmed
Benton Stemmed
Eva
Morrow Mountian
Matanzas
