Prehistory of Northwest Georgia
Native Americans first arrived in the region we call Northwest
Georgia no later than 9,500 B.C., during the last glacial phase of the Pleistocene epoch,
commonly known as the Ice Age. During the nearly twelve thousand years of Native
American occupation in this area, human populations gradually grew and adapted to the
changing natural and social environment. Over time, their cultures changed from
small bands of hunter-gatherers to complex agricultural chiefdoms with alliances extending
well beyond modern state borders. The resources below will provide educators and
students of all ages with an introduction to the subject.
~ Overview of Native American Prehistory and
History in Northwest Georgia (narrative)
~ Chronology of Native American Cultures in
Northwest Georgia (table)
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