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c. AD 900 – 1300

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HT-CBCO-000216

c. AD 900 – 1300: In Jamaica, excavations at the Bluefields Bay site revealed a diverse toolkit composed of both stone and shell implements, highlighting the complementary use of these materials. While the site lacked the bivalve scrapers found at other contemporary locations like Sweetwater, it contained a high frequency of stone tools and shell artifacts used for daily domestic tasks. The co-occurrence of these items reflects the adaptation of Jamaican communities to their local environment and available raw materials. This technological repertoire supported a lifestyle that integrated inland foraging with the exploitation of nearby seagrass habitats. Understanding these tool assemblages helps researchers reconstruct the economic activities and social lives of the island’s early Ceramic Age inhabitants.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000216 Keegan & Hofman, 193 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000216