In search of Thule children

Construction of playing houses as a means of socializing children

Datos Bibliográficos

ID9849719
AutoresMariane Hardenberg (University of Copenhagen, autor de correspondencia)
Año2010
Volumen110
Número2
Páginas201-214
Fecha de publicación2010-01-01
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaGeografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0016-7223 • E-ISSN: 1903-2471
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00167223.2010.10669507
OpenAlexW2057860193
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas12
Referencias citadas13

Geografisk Tidsskrift—Danish Journal of Geography 110(2):201–214, 2010 During the last decade, the subject of the individual agent and the conveyance of knowledge have become essential concerns in prehistoric archaeology. However, children are often entirely absent or passive in archaeological interpretation when considering their participation in a variety of economic or social tasks. This paper examines the miniature playhouse structures of Thule children that date from the pre-contact Thule period of approximately 1400–1800 AD. Implemented during the 2008field season, the study explored the region of Wollaston Forland in Northeast Greenland. Previous research suggested the arrangement of these features most likely referenced superstitious or spiritual activity. However, this study reveals the concept and organization of these features in the landscape, and offers insight into specifically arranged constructions that depict miniature versions of Thule houses

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