Clovis Culture (Noun)
Meaning
The Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by sharp fluted projectile points made of obsidian or chalcedony.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Clovis culture was a prehistoric Paleo-American culture, that is believed to have appeared at the end of the last Ice Age.
- Archaeologists have found evidence of the Clovis culture in many parts of North America, including the Great Plains and the western United States.
- The distinctive stone tools of the Clovis culture, including the famous Clovis point, have been found in many sites throughout North America.
- The origins of the Clovis culture are still a topic of debate among archaeologists, with some arguing that the culture migrated from Asia.
- The Clovis culture is thought to have existed from around 13,500 to 12,800 years ago, although some researchers argue that this time frame may be too narrow.