"The Harroun Site: A Fulton Aspect Component of the Caddoan Area, Upshur County, Texas" by Edward B. Jelks is a late 20th-century scientific report presenting archaeological findings from the Harroun site, which contains Caddoan mounds in northeastern Texas, sharing insights into the cultural characteristics of its past peoples. The publication focuses on salvage excavations carried out before the Ferrell’s Bridge Reservoir construction, with collaboration of The University of Texas and the National Park Service from 1957 to 1959. The initial excavation unveiled several mounds, burial locations, and artifacts connected to the Fulton Aspect of the Caddoan Area, highlighting the site's value in understanding the region's ancient past through detailed analysis.
The Harroun Site: A Fulton Aspect Component of the Caddoan Area, Upshur County, Texas
By Edward B. Jelks
Before a reservoir flooded the land, a crucial excavation unearths the secrets of an ancient culture buried beneath Texas soil..
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About the AuthorEdward Baker Jelks was an American archaeologist trained as a prehistorian yet known for his contributions to historical archaeology and leadership roles in multiple anthropological organizations, including the Society for Historical Archaeology and the Society of Professional Archaeologists.
Edward Baker Jelks was an American archaeologist trained as a prehistorian yet known for his contributions to historical archaeology and leadership roles in multiple anthropological organizations, including the Society for Historical Archaeology and the Society of Professional Archaeologists.
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