Clovis

/ˈkloʊvɪs/ noun

Definition

A type of prehistoric stone spearpoint or arrowhead characterized by distinctive fluting, associated with early North American cultures. Also refers to the archaeological culture that produced these tools around 13,000 years ago.

Etymology

Named after Clovis, New Mexico, where these distinctive stone points were first discovered and studied in the 1930s. The site name comes from Clovis, the first Christian king of the Franks, reflecting the town's naming pattern.

Kelly Says

Clovis points represent some of the earliest definitive evidence of human presence in North America, and their discovery revolutionized our understanding of when humans first arrived on the continent. The sophisticated fluting technique required to create these points suggests highly skilled craftspeople who passed down complex knowledge through generations.

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