Abstract
The interior of northern Sweden was thc last area in Europe to become icefree and pioneer settlers arrived soon aftcr deglaciation. Early Mesolithic settlement sites in the Arjeplog area, Sweden, provide evidence of rapid colonization. This paper highlights the significance of the overall site arena as an interpretative unit for analyses of social life among the pioneer settlers in interior Northern Sweden. Results from the excavation of the Dumpokjauratj site dating to c. 8,600 BP (9,600 cal BP) are presented. The distinct spatial outline implies conformity in cultural codes during the initial phase of occupation reflecting an underlying principle of duality.
Highlights
The interior of northern Sweden was the last area in Europe to become ice-free and pioneer settlers arrived soon after deglaciation
Studies of social relations and gender of Mesolithic societies in Fennoscandia have focused on sites with dwelling remains, especially those in the form of sunken floors or tent rings with stones, where possible (Bang-Andersen 1990, 2003; Engelstad 1991; Gren 1989, 1995, 2003a, 2003b; Loeffler 2003; Olsen 1984; Renouf 1989; Schanche 1988)
Since most Early Mesolithic sites lack visible remains of dwelling structures there has generally been an emphasis on studies of technological, rather
Summary
The interior of northern Sweden was thc last area in Europe to become icefree and pioneer settlers arrived soon aftcr deglaciation. Mesolithic settlement sites in the Arjeplog area, Sweden, provide evidence of rapid colonization. This paper highlights thc significance of the overall site arena as an interpretative unit for analyses of social l i fe among the pioneer settlers in interior Northern Sweden. The interior of northern Sweden was the last area in Europe to become ice-free and pioneer settlers arrived soon after deglaciation. Mesolithic settlement sites, dating to 8,000-8, 600 BP in the Arjeplog area, provide evidence of rapid colonization. This paper highlights the significance of the overall site arena as an interpretative unit for analyses of social life. The term "indigenous" is used in accordance with the definition provided by the ILO convention (see Lane 2006:72)
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