The Archaeology of the Kainga

Download or read book The Archaeology of the Kainga written by Doug G. Sutton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volcanic cone of Pouerua and its surrounding land, a major site of pre-European settlement and recently in the news, was the focus of an important archaeological research project from 1982-1985. This study covers the first season of the project--the excavation of undefended settlements dating from 1400-1830--providing new and vital information on the organization and arrangement of kainga, and shedding light on the social and political structures within Maori society both before and after European settlement.