Murray Springs Clovis Site
Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE)·Clovis·🇺🇸 Arizona, United States
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About Murray Springs Clovis Site
Murray Springs Clovis Site in Arizona, United States is a Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE) archaeological wonder attributed to Clovis culture. Vance Haynes 1966–71 excavation: two mammoths with 5 Clovis points between ribs, bison kill, 12,000-year spring deposits, key Clovis subsistence site. Systematic excavation and published survey document stratified deposits, architectural phasing and georeferenced plans. Built c.11,000 BCE; purpose: Mammoth and bison kill and processing near San Pedro River spring. Significance includes multi-phase occupation and landscape setting at 1300 m elevation.
Why it mattersVance Haynes 1966–71 excavation: two mammoths with 5 Clovis points between ribs, bison kill, 12,000-year spring deposits, key Clovis subsistence site.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing at Murray Springs Clovis Site
- 02Function and labor organization for archaeological-wonder – ritual vs residential debate
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre model for Clovis
- 02Territorial marker / elite residence hypothesis
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.11,000 BCE
- Period
- Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE)
- Culture
- Clovis
- Builders
- Clovis hunters
- Purpose
- Mammoth and bison kill and processing near San Pedro River spring
- Excavation
- Excavated
c.11,000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation
c.500 CE
Major refurbishment / second occupation phase
On the ground
Structures & features
31.5670° N · 110.1770° W · 1300 m · 3 mapped features
- Murray Springs Clovis Site — Principal MonumentstructurePrincipal Monument at Murray Springs Clovis Site – structure (Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE)) – Vance Haynes 1966–71 excavation: two mammoths with 5 Clovis31.5680° N · 110.1760° W
- Murray Springs Clovis Site — Ancillary ComplexcomplexAncillary Complex at Murray Springs Clovis Site – complex (Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE)) – Vance Haynes 1966–71 excavation: two mammoths with 5 Clovis31.5658° N · 110.1778° W
- Murray Springs Clovis Site — Outlier Featurerock artOutlier Feature at Murray Springs Clovis Site – rock_art (Clovis Paleo-Indian (11,000 – 10,800 BCE)) – Vance Haynes 1966–71 excavation: two mammoths with 5 Clovis31.5690° N · 110.1755° W
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