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NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF
ARCHAEOLOGY ABSTRACT |
The Hamurana Road Site, U15/9,
Rotorua, New Zealand
Matthew Campbell1 and Mark Horrocks2
ABSTRACT
Recent excavation at the Hamurana Road site revealed a
series of pits, a line of
postholes forming a fence, and a ka¯kahi (Hyridella menziesi)
midden. Little is known
of the archaeology of the region, so analysis of the
site sought to establish a baseline
context for the Rotorua basin. A microfossil analysis
was carried out to examine both
the palaeo-environment and evidence of pre-European
horticulture. An outline
settlement pattern was developed, although there are
limitations in the recorded site
inventory. Several phases of activity were observed at
the site, with radiocarbon dates
indicating a series of short-term late pre-European
occupations. It was concluded that
part of the site probably relates to Paketuri, which
is recorded in traditional history.
Keywords: ROTORUA, HAMURANA, MICROFOSSILS, KA¯KAHI, SETTLEMENT.
1Anthropology Department,
University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New
Zealand
2Microfossil Research Ltd, 31 Mont Le Grand Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland 1003,
New Zealand
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