Rock Creek Archeological District facts for kids
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Rock Creek Archeological District (ACt44, ACt45)
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| Nearest city | Maud, Alabama |
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| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 88003068 |
| Added to NRHP | June 26, 1990 |
The Rock Creek Archeological District is a special area in Alabama where scientists have found old things from people who lived there a very long time ago. It's made up of two main spots, called ACt 44 and ACt 45. These sites are close to a town called Maud.
Scientists have found signs of different groups of people who lived here during several important time periods in North America. These include the Archaic, Gulf Formational, Woodland, and Mississippian Periods.
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What is the Rock Creek Archeological District?
The Rock Creek Archeological District is a place where archaeologists study the past. It helps us learn about the lives of ancient people in Alabama. This area was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected.
Discovering Ancient Life at ACt 44
One of the main parts of the district is site ACt 44. This spot shows evidence of two big periods when people lived there.
- Late Archaic Period: From about 4000 to 2000 BCE, this area was a hunting camp. People likely stayed here for a while to hunt animals.
- Late Mississippian Period: Later, from 1400 to 1600 CE, it became a farm village. This means people settled down, grew crops, and built homes.
Even though these two periods were the main times people lived at ACt 44, archaeologists have also found other items. These include old pottery pieces (ceramics) and arrowheads from different times in history.
Exploring Site ACt 45
The other important part of the district is site ACt 45. Most of the things found here are from the Gulf Formational period. This time was between 1200 and 400 BCE. Finding these items helps scientists understand what life was like during that specific era.
Who Discovered These Sites?
The Rock Creek Archeological District was first found by an archaeologist named A. Wayne Prokopetz. He worked for the National Park Service and made the discovery in 1975.
After the initial discovery, more detailed studies were done:
- In 1977, Christopher E. Hamilton completed major surveys of the area.
- In 1980, researchers from Memphis State University also conducted important studies.
All these efforts helped scientists learn more about the ancient people who lived in the Rock Creek area.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito arqueológico de Rock Creek para niños
