Comondú complex facts for kids
The Comondú Complex is an important archaeological pattern from a long time ago in Baja California Sur and Baja California. It shows how people lived in this area during the late prehistoric period. This complex is linked to the historic Cochimí people who lived on the peninsula.
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What is the Comondú Complex?
The Comondú Complex helps us understand ancient cultures in the Baja California peninsula. It describes a specific way of life and the tools people used. This pattern was found in the northern part of Baja California Sur and the southern part of Baja California.
How Was It Discovered?
Archaeologist William C. Massey first defined the Comondú Complex. He started his research in the late 1940s. Massey studied rock shelters near the town of San Jose de Comondú. His work helped us learn a lot about these ancient people.
Where Can We Find It?
Evidence of the Comondú Complex has been found in many places. These sites stretch from the Sierra de la Giganta in the south, near Loreto, all the way north to Bahía de los Ángeles. This shows that the people of the Comondú Complex lived across a large area.
What Makes It Special?
The Comondú Complex is known for several key things. These help archaeologists identify sites belonging to this culture.
Unique Tools and Weapons
A main feature of the Comondú Complex is the presence of small, special arrowheads. These are called Comondú Triangular and Comondú Serrated projectile points. These points show that people started using the bow and arrow. This new weapon likely arrived around 500 to 1000 CE. Before that, people mostly used the atlatl and dart to hunt.
Other Important Items
Besides arrowheads, other items are typical of the Comondú Complex. These include:
- Grinding basins and slicks: These are flat stones used for grinding seeds or plants.
- Manos: These are hand-held stones used with grinding basins.
- Tubular stone pipes: These were likely used for smoking plants.
- Coiled basketry: This shows their skill in weaving baskets.
- Square-knot netting: This type of netting was used for fishing or carrying things.
Great Mural Rock Art
The famous Great Mural rock art of the region might also be connected to the Comondú Complex. These large, colorful paintings on rock walls tell stories about the ancient people's lives and beliefs.
See also
In Spanish: Complejo Comondú para niños
