| Intrasite spatial analysis at archaeological sites considers the relationships of archaeological material to the connection between economic behavior and site structure. By examining the spatial relationship of features, lithic debris, faunal remains, and other organic remains from the Late Pleistocene/Early Holocene components at the Broken Mammoth site, interior Alaska, activity areas can be illuminated and preliminary statements made regarding the linkage between site, economic and social structure for the earliest Alaskans.; This thesis characterizes artifact distributions and site organization at the Broken Mammoth site using mapping software, visual inspections, and k-means analysis in an effort to interpret the intrasite spatial patterning of artifacts as they pertain to hearth, activity, and workshop areas. K-means analysis was successful in demonstrating the association of hearth features and artifacts and in allowing for the reconstruction of activity areas. Further statistical analyses delineated lithic workshops as well as hearths used for food or tool preparation. |
