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Named For: Benton variation
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Identified By:
Named For: Benton variation
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Point Validity:
Valid type
Benton Narrow Blade
Cluster: Benton Stemmed Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large stemmed point with an elliptical to flattened cross section. The blade is straight and narrow. The shoulders are horizontal to upward angled. The stem is short and straight. The base is generally straight, but may have a slight concave. The stem and basal edges are steeply beveled. The flaking pattern is random.
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Distribution Comments:
These points are most commonly found in the Tennessee River Valley and into the mid and lower Ohio River valley.
These points are most commonly found in the Tennessee River Valley and into the mid and lower Ohio River valley.
Age / Periods:
Date: 6,000 - 4,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 6,000 - 4,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
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This point is part of the Benton Complex.
This point is part of the Benton Complex.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Big Sandy, Benton Blade, Benton Bottleneck, Benton Broad Stem, Benton Narrow Blade,, Benton Double Notch, Buzzard Roost Creek, Elk River
Big Sandy, Benton Blade, Benton Bottleneck, Benton Broad Stem, Benton Narrow Blade,, Benton Double Notch, Buzzard Roost Creek, Elk River
