Algodones 3 (12VPr2-205)

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Algodones 3 (12VPr2-205)
LocationAddress restricted [1] in Puerto Diablo, Vieques, Puerto Rico
NRHP reference No. 91001038
Added to NRHPAugust 21, 1991

Algodones 3 (12VPr2-205) is an archaeological site located in the Puerto Diablo barrio of the island-municipality of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The site, first uncovered in May 1982 as part of an archaeological survey of the Vieques Naval Reservation, consists of a former indigenous village. The site contained ceramics in addition to scattered shells and stones used by the aboriginal inhabitants between 900 and 1300 AD, the Elenoid period. The site today is found within the borders of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with other archaeological sites in the area. [2]

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References

  1. Federal and state laws and practices restrict general public access to information regarding the specific location of this resource. In some cases, this is to protect archaeological sites from vandalism, while in other cases it is restricted at the request of the owner. See: Knoerl, John; Miller, Diane; Shrimpton, Rebecca H. (1990), Guidelines for Restricting Information about Historic and Prehistoric Resources, National Register Bulletin, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, OCLC   20706997 .
  2. Cinquino, Michael A.; Tronolone, Carmine A. (October 19, 1984). "NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM" (PDF). oech.pr.gov.