How did Clovis, NM set a standard in archeology?

Question

How did Clovis, NM set a standard in archeology?

Answer 1

Like Dave,,,he said.

I suppose   the reason is that the remains of the early Americans named Cloves Cunture, after the town's name, were so well preserved that this made study possible and therefore many a paper has been written.

Wikipedia gives us he original town name as well.

Interesting. There is no agreement on just how long humans were in North America but I favor a time frame of about 18 to 20 thousand years.

So, us transplanted Europeans did actually steal land claimed by out original peoples. That, unfortunately, is typical in the history of mankind.

Answer 2

Rather than repeating something that's on line--type in clovis man and you'll find your answer.  It is a very early archaeological site and also had a unique spear point.  If I remember correctly, it's about the 4th hit when you google it.  New Mexico has thousands of archaeological sites.  The "Sandia Man" is another and it is believed the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico are descendants of the Anasazi people who settled Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon.   EDIT:  I don't know how extensive or expansive your report/project is, but if you need a general introduction, google "archeological sites in new mexico" and you'll get a listing.

Answer 3

Clovis probably isn't the oldest but it is 12,000 years old and it includes these wonderful long spear blades.  These blades are thought to have been used to kill Mammoth and other Megafauna

Answer 4

Because that is where the "Clovis" culture was first discovered.  Clovis is the oldest archaeological culture in the United States.