Preliminary analysis of the Boxed Springs (41UR30) 2023 ceramic assemblage
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The Boxed Springs site (41UR30) is an Early Caddo (900-1200 CE) mound center located within the Sabine River valley in East Texas. Since 2019, Wichita State University has conducted archaeological investigations at this site, contributing to the understanding of the temporal associations and layout of Boxed Springs. This study analyzes the ceramic assemblage (n=255) recovered during the 2023 field season, drawing upon methodology from previous analysis of Boxed Springs ceramics. Results indicate consistency with previous ceramic analysis and other archaeological investigations, placing the Boxed Springs site as Early Caddo. Of interest is the recovery of Leon Plain pottery, most heavily associated with the Toyah complex, which contributes the knowledge of interaction between the Toyah and Caddo at Boxed Springs. This also strengthens the growing consideration of Boxed Springs as a multi-component site.
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Research completed in the Department of Anthropology, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
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v. 20

