I Manmalingu na Songsong Lagu Archaeology at Mågua’ and Sabånan Fadang By Cacilie Craft Pacific Program Manager Kleinfelder Inc. Abstract: Kleinfelder, Inc. (KLF) has been conducting archaeological investigations associated with the new construction of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) for the last ca. 4 years. This work has included archaeological survey, subsurface testing, data recovery, burial recording, and monitoring of construction. During this time, KLF has encountered substantial evidence of PreContact to late Historic Period use of the plateau by indigenous communities, particularly within the areas of Mågua’ and Sabånan Fadang. Fieldwork is now complete and KLF is commencing the robust laboratory and reporting efforts. This presentation provides a brief contextual overview of KLF’s archaeological investigations at Mågua’ and Sabånan Fadang. This includes a presentation of map figures to provide locational context as well as an overview of findings and research objectives. The history of land use within what is now Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz will also be reviewed, beginning with two concentrations of Pre-Contact activity on the plateau through historical ranching to World War II conflict and subsequent military ownership.
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