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Ritidian Latte Village and Cave PaintingsBy: Jeremy KennonANTH 345 6380 World Prehistory and Archaeology (2152)University of Maryland University CollegeAPA
Overview
IntroductionMethod and TheoryPublic Outreach Important IssuesConclusionReferences
Introduction - Region
Guam Dimensions
30 Miles Long 12 Miles Wide
Population +150,000
Ethnic Groups Chamorro (37.3%) Filipino (26.3%) Others (-7% each)
Introduction – Period of Village
Archaeological investigations Site occupied 3,300 years ago Fishing grounds
Latte Period 800 – 1521 A.D.
Latte Stone, Hagatna, GU
Method and Theory
Archaeologists Dr. Mike T. Carson
Prior assistant professor at the archaeology office of the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC), University of Guam (UOG)
More than 60 contract-funded and grant-funded research projects
Dr. Rosina Iping Research scientist at Catholic University of
America in Washington
Method and Theory
Latte Sets Archaeologist studied
Food preparation patterns Tool manufacturing patterns Water/food storage Discarded food remains
Archaeologist found Pieces of metal Chinese porcelain European glass beads
Archaeologist found remains that indicate the prior existence of a Spanish church.
Method and Theory
Theories 1999 – Dr Iping
Associated the pictographs in the Ritidian cave, now referred to as Starcave, to the ancient stars
Based on navigational practices of Micronesians (Villaverde, n.d.)
Method and Theory
Dr. Carson Early inhabitants of the
cave were anglers - Radiocarbon
Latte Period Surviving artifacts from
Spanish occupation period
Late latte period near the end of latte use
Latte more ceremonial
Public Outreach
Online Resources http://www.guampedia.com/ancient-village-ritidi
an-litekyan-2/#Archeological_field_work_at_Ritidian
Sign for the church remainsNo sign for the caves
Important Issues
Site not protected. A fence with a gate in place to
stop damage to cave. Fence is 20 feet long and laying
down in open field Signs to keep out only visible from
hiking trail People do not have to take hiking
trail Humidity from visitors contributes
to destruction of cave art.
Important Issue
Make site identifiableCommunity policingReward for information
Conclusion
Method and TheoryPublic Outreach Important Issue
References
Carson, M. (2014, September 19). Ritidian (Litekyan). Guampedia. Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.guampedia.com/ancient-village-ritidian-litekyan-2/
Central Intelligence Agency (2014, June 10). World Fact Book: Guam. Central Intelligence Agency. Retreived March 1, 2015, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gq.html
References Cont.
Deutsch, G. (2005, November 1). NASA Satellite Detects Massive Star Partner. National Aeronautical Space Administration. Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2005/nov/HQ_05353_massive_star.html
Geography of Guam. Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://ns.gov.gu/geography.html
References
Ridgell, C. (2014, December 11). Ancient Chamorro village “re-discovered” in Ritidian wildlife refuge below proposed firing range. Pacific News Center. Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/guam/item/1200-large-latte-site-re-discovered-in-ritidian-wildlife-refuge
Villaverde, R. (n.d.). Guam Starcave Part I at ns.gov.gu. Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://guam.org.gu/starcave/