Lithic Analysis of the Akpatok 1 site (JcEb-1), Ungava Bay

Conference Paper

Lithic Analysis of the Akpatok 1 site (JcEb-1), Ungava Bay

J.-G. Brossard

Abstract

This paper presents a technological analysis of a small surface collection of lithics gathered from two poorly defined architectural units. These units, designated structures A and B, are composed of ambiguous block and slab concentrations situated on the surface of the 9 m.a.s.l. gravel beach and are separated by a distance of approximately 20 metres. The homogeneity of raw material (a beige chert) and the high proportion of flakes are of special interest. Structure A is analyzed completely and in detail while structure B is only sampled. The spatial distribution of different debitage categories and other complementary analytical data of A allow the definition of specific activity areas. Certain comparisons between the two units suggest hypotheses concerning occupation of the site.