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c. 2000 BC

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HT-CBCO-000225

c. 2000 BC: The Jolly Beach site on Antigua’s west coast stands as a notable exception to the general pattern of early lithic production, as it provided evidence for the manufacture of sophisticated flint blades. Situated overlooking a productive offshore marine zone with extensive reefs, the site’s inhabitants exploited a wide variety of fauna, including eight major species of mollusks, shallow-water fish, sea turtles, and manatees. Uniquely, Jolly Beach also shows a significantly higher reliance on terrestrial fauna compared to contemporary coastal sites on the island. This diversity in resource use, combined with more advanced stone-tool technology, suggests that Jolly Beach may have served as a more permanent or multi-functional base. The site highlights the localized adaptations of Archaic populations to specific ecological niches within the same island.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000225 Keegan & Hofman, 202 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000225