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Obsidian research in Alberta has revealed traces of long-distance trade by Indigenous peoples prior to European contact. This article revisits previous obsidian sourcing results from the Eastern Slopes of Alberta where obsidian has been identified at 285 archaeological sites. The vast majority of obsidian artifacts are derived from the Bear Gulch (Idaho), Obsidian Cliff (Wyoming), and Anahim Peak and Mount Edziza (British Columbia) sources, with small quantities of obsidian from other sources. Obsidian distribution appears related to communal bison hunting in the southern component of the Eastern Slopes and to east-west oriented river networks in the northern component.
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March 14, 2025
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7 pages
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Arts, Culture and Status of Women
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2025-03-14
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2025-03-17T17:17:35.703345
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2025-03-14
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2025-03-14
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9781460162170
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2562-7848
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Archaeological Survey of Alberta