Donaldson Site, Archaeological site in Saugeen Indian Reserve 29, Canada.
The Donaldson Site is an archaeological location on the Saugeen Indian Reserve 29 near the Saugeen River in Ontario. The area spans multiple river terraces and contains remains of settlements that were occupied for several centuries.
Excavations between 1947 and 1982 revealed residential structures and burial grounds dating from around 200 BCE to 700 CE. The discoveries show continuous occupation of the site over a long period.
The name reflects a family with historic ties to the region, though little surface evidence remains visible today. The site's importance lies in what archaeologists uncovered beneath the soil rather than in structures one can see.
The site is located along Old Bridge Road near Chippawa Hill and is accessible from the road. Keep in mind that most of the archaeological significance lies beneath the ground and is not visible from above.
Inhabitants used the river for spear fishing and harvested various fish species from the water. This focus on freshwater resources formed the economic foundation for the communities that lived here.
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