Old Copper complex

Old Copper complex
Copper knife, spearpoints, awls, and spud (adze), from the Late Archaic period, Wisconsin, 3000 BC-1000 BCE.
Geographical rangeGreat Lakes
PeriodArchaic
Dates6500 – 1000 BCE
Type siteCopper Culture State Park

The Old Copper complex or Old Copper culture is an archaeological culture from the Archaic period of North America's Great Lakes region. Artifacts from some of these sites have been dated from 6500 to 1580 BCE. It is characterized by widespread copper artifacts, including tools and weapons, as well as ornamental objects.

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