Asphaltum, also referred to as bitumen or tar, is a naturally occurring petroleum by-product used for thousands of years by native Californians as an adhesive and waterproofing agent. Asphaltum fragments, cakes, and asphaltum encrusted artifacts preserve well in the archaeological record and are found throughout California coastal and Channel Island deposits. Native peoples in southern California left behind an asphaltum production tool kit that is easily identifiable in the cultural material.
In this presentation, Kaitlin Brown will discuss the research she has conducted on asphaltum production specifically focusing on its acquisition, processing, application, and functional analysis at a Late Holocene Site on San Nicolas Island.
Using a multidisciplinary methodology, she will show the many activities involved in producing a tool that utilizes asphaltum and its long technological heritage in place before European contact.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Los Pe?asquitos Ranch House
12122 Canyonside Park Driveway
San Diego, CA 92129
Tuesday, February 26 - 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 484-7504
In this presentation, Kaitlin Brown will discuss the research she has conducted on asphaltum production specifically focusing on its acquisition, processing, application, and functional analysis at a Late Holocene Site on San Nicolas Island.
Using a multidisciplinary methodology, she will show the many activities involved in producing a tool that utilizes asphaltum and its long technological heritage in place before European contact.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Los Pe?asquitos Ranch House
12122 Canyonside Park Driveway
San Diego, CA 92129
Tuesday, February 26 - 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 484-7504
