ANT 203 - Petroglyphs & Middens

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University of Maine at Machias

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Petroglyphs -- ancient pictures and symbols inscribed into rock faces by native peoples -- and shell middens -- the visible remains of prehistoric coastal societies -- have been a source of inspiration, fantasy and research to many people for hundreds of years. Washington County is home to a rich array of petroglyphs and eroding shell middens created as many as 3,000 years ago by Native Americans. Why did they carve images into stone How did/do petroglyphs and middens fit into the daily lives and culture of Maine's past and present Native American populations How do/should we read this past, or any past What place do petroglyphs and shell middens have in our creative and personal lives today In this class, we will explore these and related questions through archaeological and artistic lines of inquiry. Depending on tides and regardless of weather, students will examine some of the area's petroglyph and shell midden sites and their cultural, historical and archaeological and artistic contexts. 3 Cr

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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