Formative Stage Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John VDM Publishing, 11 בינו׳ 2011 - 104 עמודים Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Formative Stage or Neo-Indian period is an archaeological term describing a particular developmental level. This stage from 1000 BCE to 500 CE is the third of five stages defined by Gordon Willey and Philip Phillips' 1958 book Method and Theory in American Archaeology. Cultures of the Formative Stage are supposed to possess the technologies of pottery, weaving, and developed food production. Social organization is supposed to involve permanent towns and villages, as well as the first ceremonial centers. Ideologically, an early priestly class or theocracy is often present or in development. Examples of cultures considered to be Formative include the Adena, Olmec, Old Copper, Oasisamerica, Woodland, and Mississippian cultures. Sometimes also referred to as the Pre-Classic stage. It followed the Archaic stage and was superseded by the Classic stage. |
