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Archaeological ExcavationRain Forest Vegetation
In high latitudes, the rain forest vegetation of Prince Rupert
harbour has reclaimed over 100 abandoned village sites. Since
the vegetation is so dense, it is very difficult for archaeologists
to know where to dig into the tangled mass of roots. However, where
trees have been uprooted, the holes torn open by their roots
sometimes reveal shells, an indication that the site was once
inhabited.
The availability of fresh water was taken into account when choosing a site for a village. Houses were often built over streams. A hatch in the floor gave easy access to a supply of fresh water. |
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