Abstract

PRATES, Luciano R.. Arqueología de la cuenca media del río Negro (provincia de Río Negro): Una primera aproximación. Intersecciones antropol. [online]. 2004, n.5, pp.55-69. ISSN 1850-373X.

In this article the results of a systematic archaeological survey carried out in a restricted area of the río Negro valley, río Negro Province, are presented, as well as the general characteristics of the archaeological record. The area lies at the place known as Boca de la Travesía, located 130 kilometers from the mouth of the river. Given the scant archaeological information available related to the valley, a summary of previous research in east Norpatagonia is included. Based on the analysis of the material recovered, aspects linked to the origin and exploitation of lithic raw materials and the activities carried out at the sites are discussed. The characteristics of the artifactual assemblage and the diversity of faunal remains, among which freshwater bivalves can be found, provide evidence for activities related to the exploitation of a variety of resources. Furthermore, taking into consideration the environmental characteristics and the areas in which discoveries were made, we discuss aspects related to the visibility of the archaeological record and the possible influence of certain natural site formation processes.

Keywords : Río Negro Province; Hunter-gatherers; Surface assemblages.

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